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Michael DeFrancesco Obituary

Michael "Mike the Barber" DeFrancesco, 80, of Pittston, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026. A celebration of Michael's life will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Graziano Funeral Home, 700 South Township Blvd., Pittston. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Friday.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Leader from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2026.

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FRANK GATTUSO

March 4, 2026

Grew up together and have been best friends forever...will miss my buddy...go Yanks

Chic and Donna

March 3, 2026

Will miss you dear friend at our dinners together.

Roz Walsh

March 3, 2026

I am so very sorry Lorraine for your loss. Only knew Michael a short time, but enjoyed seeing him. My condolences to you and your family.

Connie Devens

March 2, 2026

Michael was a wonderful friend and neighbor. He will be sadly missed.

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Memorial Events
for Michael DeFrancesco

Mar

5

Service

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Graziano Funeral Home Inc.

700 S. Twp. Blvd., Pittston Twp., PA 18640

Mar

6

Funeral service

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Graziano Funeral Home Inc.

700 S. Twp. Blvd., Pittston Twp., PA 18640

Mar

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Francis X. Cabrini Parish

585 Mt Olivet Rd., Wyoming, PA 18644

Mar

6

Service

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Mt Olivet Cemetery

612 Mt. Olivet Rd., Wyoming, PA 18644

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Graziano Funeral Home - Pittston

700 South Township Boulevard, Pittston, PA 18640

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