Francis J. Achando, 94, of Charlotte, and formerly of Bethlehem, died Sept. 22, 2013. Born in Valley Falls, R.I., he was a son of the late Jose M. and Marie D. (Sousa) Achando. He was the husband of Anne Sule and of the late Mary Achando.

He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre.

He was an inspector in the Metallurgical Deptartment for more than 41 years at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, retiring in 1983.

He was a member of the USW AFL-CIO Local 2599.

He was a former parishioner of Holy Infancy Catholic Church.

He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #313. He was a member of the Portuguese Club where he was a past vice-president and past secretary. He was a past officer of the Portuguese Continental Lodge #31. He was a committee member for the Bethlehem MORA Club.

in addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother Joseand his wife Goldie Achando; two step-daughters, Patricia and her husband Robert Rodite and Kelly and her husband William McClintock; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was predecased by a daughter, Lorraine Koszi; and several siblings.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.