Louis DeFrances

DeFRANCES, LOUIS L. 96, formerly of Woodward Rd., in Providence, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine "Chilly" (Bossone) DeFrances and son of the late Alfonso and Ginesia (Litterio) DeFrancesco. Mr. DeFrances was a proud patriot and attained the rank of Captain in the Army during of WWII. He was the recipient of the American Service Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Before his retirement, he was employed as a Supervisor at Quonset Point. After his retirement, Mr. DeFrances was a Clerk for the Providence Police Department. He was a licensed Electrician and was an avid ballroom dancer. He is survived by a daughter, Janice DeFrances and her husband, Kurt Van Dexter; a son, Louis DeFrances, and his wife Patricia; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; a sister Lydia Ginolfi; and two brothers, Roger and Robert DeFrancesco. Brother of the late Henry, Henrietta, Delma, Henry, Linda, Ida, Henry, Gilda, Angelica and Michael. Calling hours Thursday MORNING, 7:30 8:45 AM in the A.A. MARIANI and SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 AM in The Church of the Presentation, 1081 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. MARIANIANDSON.COM