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John DeFrancisco Obituary
John J. DeFrancisco of Warwick, a retired produce manager for Grand Union having worked for 38 years with the company, died on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at his home. He was 78.
The son of the late Joseph and Mary Hughes DeFrancisco, he was born on January 22, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during the Korean War.
He was a 50-year member of the Raymond Hose Company in Warwick. He coached football and was an organizer of the Warwick Pee Wee Football League. He was a coach and umpire in the Warwick Little League. John was an avid fan of the Giants, Yankees and Rangers.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Shirley Ferdon DeFrancisco at home; son, John DeFrancisco and wife, Debra of Warwick; daughter, Kathleen DeFrancisco of Monroe; brother, Alexander DeFrancisco and wife, Virginia of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Lisa and Lex; great granddaughter, Kaylin; sister-in-laws, Barbara Couzzi of Warwick, Beulah Ferdon of Warwick, Frances Vadala of Chester and Sonja DeFrancisco of New Jersey. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Joseph DeFrancisco; brother, Richard DeFrancisco; sister-in-laws, Ethel Ferdon and Sue Royce and brother-in-laws, Emerson Ferdon, Jr., Franklin Ferdon and Michael Vadala.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 5 at 11 a.m. in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Warwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Arrangements by Strong-Basile Funeral Home, Warwick, NY; 986-4632.
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PATRICK / KERRI LYNN KELLY
September 5, 2008
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. PLEASE KNOW WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Kathy/Jim O'melia
September 1, 2008
So sorry to hear of your father's passing Johnny, Please extend our deepest sympathy to your Mom & all the family.
Mary Felter-ORourke
September 1, 2008
Mrs. D, Kathy, John, and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Mary & Walt Seely
August 31, 2008
Shirley, Johnny, Kathleen & all,
Knowing that John has not been well didn't lessen the surprise when we heard.
PLease know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send you our sincere love and sympathy.
Ken & Donna Sisco
August 31, 2008
You and family are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of grief.
Jennifer & Dylan VanDuzer
August 31, 2008
Mrs. D,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Stephen & Marilyn Doty
August 31, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathryn Hasbrouck
August 31, 2008
Dear Aunt Shirley and family,
So very sorry about Uncle John. Will keep you in our prayers.
Tom Avenengo
August 31, 2008
Condolences to the DeFranciso family, from another former Grand Union Produce Manager. I knew John but I never worked with him, but did have the opportunity to work with Ethel Ferdon. A good family. May John rest in peace.
Karen Kittner
August 31, 2008
Shirley, Kat, John and Families, Know that we are thinking of you and we send our love. Love ya, Karen & Dennis
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