Cheri DiFrancesca

Cheri DiFrancesca obituary

Cheri DiFrancesca

Cheri DiFrancesca Obituary

Visit the Griswold Funeral Home & Crematory - Jewett City website to view the full obituary.
LISBON - Cheri L DiFrancesca, 57, lost her battle with cancer on November 10th 2025 while at her home with family by her side.

She was born in Norwich, CT on April 17th, 1968 to the late Harold and Cecile (Gaudeau) Sweet. Soon after completing high school Cheri went to work at Better Val-U in Lisbon, CT where she worked for over 30 years retiring as a manager there.

Cheri was married to Joseph DiFrancesca on July 7th, 1991 in Lisbon, CT. He survives her.

When not at work, Cheri's time was spent enjoying her five grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Cheri is also survived by her children and grandchildren; Tylor, Angela and Micayla DiFrancesca, Amy, Matthew, Kalum, Audra, Rowan and Rhys Oates, sisters; Doris (Michael) Guz, Marie Martel and Tammy Antisdel and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Harold Sweet Jr.

At Cheri's request, there will be no services at this time.

To leave a condolence or share a memory, please visit www.griswoldfuneralhome.com
Griswold Funeral Home & Crematory - Jewett City

30 North Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351

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