Efrain G. "Frank" Freeman

1956 - 2017

PAWTUCKET - Efrain "Frank" G. Freeman, 61, passed away Tuesday after an illness. He was born in Pawtucket, a son of Shirley A. Jackson and the late Albert Lessa. Frank lived most of his life in city. He was one of the founding members of the "Brothers Inc. MC" who worked with kids in the Silver Lake area, coaching baseball and raising funds to help charities of the neighborhood.
Besides his mother, he is survived by 2 sons, Efrain G. Freeman Jr. of Pawtucket, Anthony Gagnon of No. Smithfield and a daughter Michelle Gagnon of No. Providence. He also leaves 3 brothers, Wesley Freeman of Cranston, who was his best friend, Story Lessa of East Providence and David Lessa of Maine and 4 Grandchildren, Frank III, Tianna, Ciara and Sophia. Also several nieces and nephew, aunts and uncles. He was the brother of the late Tyronne Lessa, Kevin Lessa and Dorothy Lessa.
VISITATION, FRIDAY evening 5 until 8 PM in the Charles Coelho Funeral Home, 151 Cross St. Central Falls, with a Funeral Service Saturday morning in the Funeral Home at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope Hospice Care 1085 No. Main St. Prov. RI 02904 would be appreciated. www.coelhofuneralhome.net