Robert F. DeFranco

1928 - 2014

Robert F. DeFranco obituary, 1928-2014, Willoughby, OH

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

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Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, Inc.

4154 Clark Avenue

Willoughby, Ohio

Robert DeFranco Obituary

Robert F. DeFranco, 86, of Willoughby, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center.
Born March 28, 1928 in Cleveland, he had lived in Willoughby for more than 50 years.
He was a member of the Masonic Order for 50 years.
Mr. DeFranco was an electrician and maintenance director at University Hospitals in Cleveland for more than 40 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara E. DeFranco; son, Allen (Patty Deming) DeFranco of Willoughby; daughters, Audrey (Greg) Gilham of North Royalton and Joan Fryt of Memphis, Tenn.; grandchildren, Vicky, Byron, Nicholas, Anthony, Dominic, Angela, and David; and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves Barbara's children and their families.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha J. DeFranco, in 1993.
Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Private inurnment will be at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township, at a later date.

Published by www.News-Herald.com from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, 2014.
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A wonderfull neighbor and friend. May God grant you Peace. And may the Holy Spirit comfort your family.

Tom & Linda Renner

August 22, 2014

May your hearts continue to be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times now and on through the years, bringing you comfort and peace. Luke 7:11-15

August 22, 2014

One of the greatest men I've ever known. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family

Jeff & Wendy DeCapite

August 21, 2014

For the last 19 years - you were my Dad...I miss the projects, the advice and the sincere love that was you!

Dave

August 21, 2014

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