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2019
Rosario DonFrancesco Obituary
Rosario (Ray) DonFrancesco, son of the late Luigi and Stella DeFrancesco, joined his beloved wife of 72 years, Dolores, in heaven on April 9, 2019. Ray was born in Harrison, NY on August 15, 1926. He served in WWII as a Gunner's Mate on the USS St. Paul. Ray is most remembered from DanRidge Chevrolet and his restaurant, The Don's Pizza in Danbury, CT. By his family, he is missed and remembered for his love and devotion to them and his Italian cooking. He was also predeceased by his sisters Vittoria Giancola and Estelle Roberto and brother Mario DeFrancesco. Ray is survived by 3 children, Linda (Anthony) Fusco, David (Bonnie) DonFrancesco and Diane (Gary) Haggas, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Joseph Church, Brookfield, CT. Interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
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Linda Fusco
August 10, 2020
He was my hero, and the Best father a girl could have! I love and miss him with all my ❤
Margaret Newton
August 22, 2019
My parents were Joseph and Victoria Matranga. I remember going on a trip to a dude ranch in NY with both of our families, It was fun.
John and Terrie Radachowsky
August 21, 2019
Thinking of your family.
Linda Fusco
August 18, 2019
I miss my Dad more every day. I do have all the wonderful memories of my childhood and am grateful to have had the love and caring of both of my parents for 70 years!! The holidays will never be the same, without their delicious homemade ravioli, and lobster thermidor! I know my parents are together in heaven, as they were here on earth for 72 years of marriage.theirs was a true love story.
pat fusco
August 17, 2019
Dear Family!
So sorry that Ray could not live forever but I am sure he and Dee are having a wonderful time together. Praying for healing hearts.
Arlene Bennett
August 16, 2019
Your Father may have passed on but his thoughts, hopes and dreams live on in all of you.
Our Sincere condolences, Donald & Arlene
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