Jeffrey Phillip Ficara, 54, of Franklin, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010. Born in Long Island, NY, he was the son of Jerry and Mariane Hansen Ficara. Jeff was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and was self employed in construction. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 15 years, Lori Richardville Ficara; three sisters, Chris Jackson and husband Dan and Lisa Asman and husband Larry all of Hollywood, FL and Jill Goral and husband Ron of Highland Beach, FL; brother, Russ Ficara and wife Dena of Hollywood, FL; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Don and Sara Richardville; sister-in-law, Donna and Ernie Jones of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, NC. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com