Joseph R. Di Franco

Joseph R. Di Franco

Joseph Di Franco Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2011.
Joseph R. Di Franco, of Downers Grove, Beloved husband of Phyllis, nee Cassarino. Loving father of Doreen (Michael) Lebo, Sal (Beth Ann) Di Franco and the late Darleen Holec; Grandfather of eight; Great-grandfather of two; Brother of Carmella, Theresa, and the late Caroline and late Michael. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Thursday from funeral home to Divine Savior Church in Downers Grove for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville. Mr. Di Franco was a dedicated Volunteer with Downers Grove youth baseball. Funeral info: 630-964-6500.

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September 30, 2011

Kathy Laba posted to the memorial.

September 29, 2011

Joe and Joanne LaMonica posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2011

Ed Folta posted to the memorial.

Kathy Laba

September 30, 2011

Dearest Phyllis,

We are saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God needed another angel and certainly got a good one in Joe.

Love,

Matt and Kathy Laba

Joe and Joanne LaMonica

September 29, 2011

Dear Phyllis
We are very sorry about Joe passing away. he will always be remembered in our thoughts as a fine gentle person.

Ed Folta

September 28, 2011

Dear Phyllis - Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. My prayers are with you and yours that with God's grace you find strength and comfort.

Martha Eaheart

September 28, 2011

Our hearts were saddened to hear of Papa Joe's passing. We feel so blessed to have just recently seen him. We wish you all love and peace in this difficult time.
Love,
Martha, Dave, Carly and David

Tom & Nancy McGrath

September 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy go out to Phyllis, Sal (Beth Ann), Doreen (Mike) and the all of your family. Words cannot express our sympathy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

September 27, 2011

Doreen & Mike and Family:
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved father. Our love and prayers are with all of you always. Also thinking about your mom, Sal,Beth Ann and the whole family. Will always remember good times at "The Oxnard Home"! We love you!
Love,
Barbe, Jim & Family

Dennis and Judy (Hlivak) Klein

September 27, 2011

Dennis and I are so very sad to learn of Joe's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Phyllis, and with your family. Remembering the good times with both of you and our Mom and Dad.

September 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I have thought of your family often.

Love

Marcia (Hlivak) Murinas

Terri Simeone

September 27, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Difranco family. With love and understanding,

John Simeone and family

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September 30, 2011

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