Gail DeFranzo Obituary
Born, raised in and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Gail was the daughter of the late George J. and Gloria (Lauretano) Richmond. A graduate of Saugus High School, Mrs. DeFranzo was a devoted homemaker and mother. Gail was never truly satisfied until everyone ate; she made sure of it.
Besides her husband she is survived by her two beloved sons Richard DeFranzo of and Brian DeFranzo both of Saugus and two cherished grandsons, Jake and Nick. She was the sister of the late Ann Starkey.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Sunday from 3-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
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William (Bill) Long
March 9, 2026
So sorry for your loss,John and family. been a long time, I'm Rich Long's brother Bill from Loudon NH.
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CHERYL PHILLIPS
December 20, 2024
My heart is heavy over your loss. How I loved visiting you and your sister, Ann. I remember babysitting your boys. who are grown men now. I wonder where time went. You were one of a kind with a heart full of love. I miss you but have some comfort knowing Ann and Aunt Gloria were waiting for you at the big Pearly gate. Your pain is gone but my heart feels pain with your departure from this earth. Rest in Peace. TILL we meet again.
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