Interview with Rodolfo "Rudy" Franco (2025-04-05)

From Liam Franco: "For my contribution to the Latino Virginia Oral History Project, I interviewed my father, Rudy Franco, about his family's background and experiences. Rudy shared that his family originates from the Amazon region of Peru and Lima. He is the youngest of four siblings and grew up in Lima, attending Catholic schools. Rudy moved to the U.S. legally at 17, adapting to American culture and language. He worked in various jobs, including at the ports of Baltimore and in the HVAC industry. Moreover - during the pandemic - his work in air quality control kept him busy. The majority of the latter half of the interview consisted of my dad emphasizing the importance of education, character development, and cultural understanding for the next generation."