Francis DeStefano Sr.

DESTEFANO, FRANCIS SR., 89, - of Erma, died July 24, 2008 at Cape Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Well known bartender in Wildwood for over 50 years. "Big Fran" was a lifelong resident of Wildwood after moving from Wilmington, Delaware in 1958. He also worked at Abbott's Dairies & Wildwood Bowling Lanes. An avid Yankees fan, Fran enjoyed watching sports and being with his family. A veteran of World War II he spent three years in the Italian Campaign with the Fifth Army. Predeceased by his wife of 58 years Ellen (Figliola), parents Carlo and Theresa DeStefano and brother Carl DeStefano. Survived by sister Anna Zampini (Dee) of Wilmington, Delaware, daughters Ann Young (Tony) of Northfield, Louise DiMauro (Vincent) of Marathon, FL and son Fran Jr. (Susan) of Ocean View, ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 28th at 12 noon at St. Ann's Church, 2900 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood. There will be a viewing Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Ingersoll-Greenwood Funeral Home, 1201 Central Ave. North Wildwood. Interment will be in the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Middle Township. Donations in his memory to the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 41, Avalon, N.J. 08202 would be appreciated.