Francis J. D'Urso

Florida, formerly of Saugus – Mr. Francis J. D'Urso, age 90, died on Tuesday, October 21st at the Tidewell Hospice in Florida. He was the husband of the late Rita (Orlando) D'Urso.
Born in Boston, Mr. D'Urso was the son of the late Gennaro and Severina (Sala) D'Urso. He was retired from the G.E. Riverworks Aviation Division. A U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, Frank was a member of the VFW in Saugus and was past Commander of the Saugus American Legion. He was also a former member of Figlia D'Italia of Saugus. Frank could fix anything and was an avid Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots fan. He also enjoyed time spent with his friends and family.
Mr. D'Urso is survived by his two daughters, Lisa M. D'Urso and Gina M. O'Toole and her husband Mark; four grandchildren, Mark O'Toole and his wife Alicia, Jacklyn Melanson and her husband Ryan, Francis J. D'Urso III and his wife Monica and Lucy D'Urso; one great granddaughter; and his partner, Beryl Clarke. He was predeceased by his son, Francis J. D'Urso, Jr. and three brothers, Nicholas, Jerome and Ronald D'Urso.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Francis's memory may be made the Fisher House of Boston at fisherhouseboston.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus.