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Francis Danca Obituary

DANCA, Francis Joseph Age 92, Oct 30, in Boxford, formerly of Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Malden. Beloved husband of 60 years of the late Ada (Cuzzi). Adored by his seven daughters, Andrea DeMeo and her husband Frederick of Boxford, Dorothy Harkins and her husband Rea of D.R., Mary Danca and her husband Michael Golden of OR, Frances Danca, deceased, Norma D'Anca and her husband David Reed of VT, Carolyn D'Anca and her partner William Gaspar of Chicago, Linda D'Anca of Malaysia. Grandfather of eight and great grandfather of three. Brother of Louise Gobbeo of TX and the late Salvatore, Joseph, Marion Volpe, Virginia DiSanto. Founder of Danca Insurance Agency in Malden and owner until his retirement to Florida. Also survived by many loving relative and friends in MA and FL. WWII Navy Veteran, served on the USS Harry Lee and USS Calvert. A memorial Mass will be held on November 8 at 10AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, Park St. Topsfield. Memorials in Francis's name can be made to Catholic Relief Fund 228 W. Lexington St. Baltimore MD 21201 or Refugee Immigration Ministry, 142 Pleasant Street, Malden MA 02148, Assisting the family is the Mackey Funeral Home of DANVERS 978 774 0033

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Bobbi Russell

November 10, 2008

Norma,
I just happened to see the announcement of your dad's passing. I wanted to send you and your family my deepest condolences.

I have wonderful memories of your family from all the times we would go to your house after school.

I know this is a very difficult time for all of you. Wishing you all peace.

Bobbi (Carlton) Russell

Beverly Ruane

November 8, 2008

Mary and All,
I just heard today of your Dad's passing.
I have nothing but wonderful memories of him and your mother and our good times on Maple St.
I'm sure he is at rest now with his beloved Ida.
Beverly

Antoinette

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike Casey

November 6, 2008

Mr. Danca,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympatny.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Kevin McGee

November 4, 2008

Many gathered around you and Ida, and your daughters, you celebrated life.

Thank you, Frank, for your sweet hospitality. I'm grateful to have known you.

William Settemio

November 4, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

joseph aronofsky

November 4, 2008

rest in peace

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