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1931

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2018

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ANDREW DEFRANCESCO Obituary

DeFRANCESCO, Andrew M. Of Waltham, November 14, 2018. Husband of Tanya Z. (Kolligian) DeFrancesco. Father of Adam M. DeFrancesco of Waltham and Nicole S. Leone (Frank) of Newton; grandfather of Samantha, Sofia and Joseph Leone and Jakob DeFrancesco; brother of Guy DeFrancesco (Dorothy) of Saugus and the late Rosemarie Ruggerio and Mary Roy; brother-in-law of Judy Kolligian of Jamaica Plain, Mark Kolligian (Nancy) of Franklin, Tony Ruggerio of Revere and Gerry Roy of CA; nieces & nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Andrew's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM, on Sunday, November 18th from 2 to 5 p.m. and again on Monday morning when his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Burial is private. Memorials in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. For complete obituary, guest register and directions please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
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Bob Scagliotti

May 14, 2019

Sorry to be so late in sending my condolences with Andy's passing.I just learned about Andy's death.

I fondly remember our times together at the Boston Architectural College. Andy was at the top of our class and was an extremely talented individual. He was also fun to be with. He was the first in our group to pass the architect's exam and become a registered architect.
I remember Andy and Tanya at the house in Belmont MA. They were so kind to me.
And the time spent with his family in South Boston enjoying a memorable Italian dinner.
I'm sure he will be greatly missed by family and friends as I will miss him also.

Travis Joyce

November 20, 2018

I shall miss you, Uncle Andy! I have a lot of warm memories of the times we were all together...

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Caroline Norton

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Tony Ruggerio

November 17, 2018

I am so saddened to hear of Andy's passing. He was like a brother to me. He always supported me and more so when I remarried after Rosie died. I will never forget how he let Cammie and I get married at his house and witness the ceremony. I know how much he loved Rosie and he knew how much I was hurting when she died. Sorry I cannot attend being 91 has its limitations.

Beth Schlaich

November 16, 2018

Adam, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jeannoue Crane

November 16, 2018

Adam,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Please know you are in my thoughts and I wish your family peace during this tough time.
Love, Jeannie

JOSEPH MARTORANO

November 16, 2018

WISH WE HAD BEEN CLOSER THESE PAST YEARS,BUT MY THOUGHTS WERE WHEN WE WERE KIDS GOOD TIMES;YOU,GUY,ROSEMARIE,MARY,JOANIE,& ME.GOD BLESS YOU. COUSIN JOE

Lyn Murphy

November 16, 2018

My uncle and my Godfather, you are loved by all of us and will miss you dearly. We had great memories down the Cape and will treasure them always❤

Lisa Lake

November 15, 2018

I wish I could be there in your time of need. My uncle was an amazing person. I always knew him as Uncle Bunzo! He was the one who entered a contest for a shoe polish and came up with kiwi. He was the one who educated me and enlightened me to pursuing higher education. Because of his influence I went on to college and then to grad school. He taught me strength, perseverance and empathy. He was my mother's rock when she needed him. And he taught my sister and me the BVD song! He could be witty and intimidating at the same time. There never will be another like him.

Chris Ruggerio

November 15, 2018

Good Bye, Love you always

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Memorial Events
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Nov

18

Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Joyce Funeral Home

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Nov

19

Service

11:00 a.m.

Joyce Funeral Home

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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