Iris Delia Franco also known as Lily, 75, of Dover, NJ passed away on February 2, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she traveled to the United States in 1951 and settled in Queens, NY.  Iris worked as an administrative assistant for Pepsi Cola in Long Island City, NY, for over 10 years before retiring. She was known for always lending a helping hand and giving great advice. Her hobbies included listening to music and dancing.

She was a devoted mother to her three children,  Manuel Rivera, Roberto Rivera and Sharleen Morales and her husband David. The most loving grandmother to Alexis Bray and her husband Conrad, Nicholas Rivera and his wife Michaela, Lesley Rivera, Jasmine Figueroa and the youngest grandchild, Christian Figueroa. Dear sister of Hector Franco and his wife Brunilda Martinez and Magdalena Franco. Beloved Godmother to Eileen Hernandez as well as Edna Velasquez and her husband Adolfo Velasquez. She will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.

Visiting Sunday, February 9, 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.
Funeral Monday, February 10, 2025, 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.