Charles-DeFrancis-Obituary

Charles L. DeFrancis

Syracuse, New York

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June 29, 2012

Charles L. DeFrancis, 69, of Syracuse, NY, life's journey ended on Friday. He was a native of Syracuse, NY, but also lived several years in Los Angeles, CA, and Buffalo, NY. He graduated from Le Moyne College in 1965 and received a master's degree from SUNY...

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Very sorry to hear about Charles' passing. He was a great neighbor to my Mom and always checked in on her to be sure she was ok. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Charles (Chuck), Frank Riccardo, and I were friends that spent a lot of time together in high school and college. We had many good times that I will always remember fondly. I am sure he will missed by his family and friends.

Dennis Froio Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Please accept the sympathy of Le Moyne College on the occasion of the death of your uncle. Be assured of our prayers for him, for you and for your family.

I will truly miss Charles (or as I knew him - Chuck) He was one of my closest friends in college. We graduated from the same high school. I will truly cherish our friendship forever. He was a truly spiritual person and loved living in the present. Have a wonderful journey, my friend.

Chuck will be missed - he served a my counselor, my brother's Curt's counselor before his untimely death and my Mum's counselor. My Mum, Marianne Westley was Chuck's friend for over 40 years. She maintained an active correspondence with him and he visited while in the Buffalo area. I visited and stayed with him in Oakland California when he was married during the 1970s. Ah the turbulent 60s and 70s. We tried a lot of therapies. It was interesting and enlightening and Chuck was an...

Ron and family,

Charles and I worked together at OPCC from when he moved here from Buffalo until about 6 years ago. My sincerest sympathy to you all! And Charles, rest in peace!

Ron and family, My deepest sympathy for you all. This is such a difficult time. If there is anything that I can do to help you through this, please call.

Charles

Looking down as the huge APPLE fan that you were, I can see that smile of yours knowing that you are getting a kick out of me signing in electronically. How the world has changed.

I already feel great sorrow that I will never again experience your perception and sense of humor regarding the most important and trivial topics of conversation.

Thank you again for looking out for your neighbor, my mother.

I am a better person having met you.

Say hello to your brother...