Anthony J. DeFranzo Sr.

1918 - 2022

Anthony John DeFranzo, Sr.,104, of Windsor, beloved husband for 64 years of the late Irma (Cavalotti) DeFranzo, passed away peacefully in a loving circle of family on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born in Newington on January 20,1918, son of the late Michael and Christine DeFranzo. Anthony was a Mechanic/Service Manager, retiring from the Ford Motor Company after decades of service. In semi-retirement, he worked at Dobbs/Gate Gourmet until the age of 92. A decorated veteran, Anthony proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII. He is survived by his children, Diane DeFranzo of Windsor, and Dr. Anthony John DeFranzo, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC; his loving Labrador granddog, Kyla; brothers, George DeFranzo of New Hartford, and Michael DeFranzo, Jr. of Enfield; his sister, Lucille LaBianca of Enfield; and numerous cherished family and friends. His family will receive friends on Sunday, May 1, 4-6 p.m., at Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor, and on Monday, May 2, at 12 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 12:30 p.m. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. To read the full obituary or leave a condolence for his family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.