Obituaries
Alex J. DeFrancesco, 86
August 21, 2014
Alex J. DeFrancesco, 86, of Lancaster, PA, died on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Born to the late Samuel & Alice DeFrancesco on February 3, 1928 in Stowe, PA.
He graduated from Passaic Valley H.S. in Little Falls, New Jersey; which he served as President of the freshman class and was the quarterback for the Passaic Valley football team. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1946-1947 aboard the USS Duluth and USS Bremerton. Alex worked for Burnham Corp and retired from R.E. Michel Company. Alex was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking, gardening, playing his banjo, crossword puzzles and cryptoquips.
Alex is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda; daughter, Stephanie wife of John Zimmerman; and two grandchildren: Nicole & Erik.
Alex was preceded in death by three sisters: Renee, Virginia and Marguerite.
He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather & Friend. Alex will be missed.
A Gathering will be held in Alex’s memory from 1:00-3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George Street, Millersville, PA 17551 with Military Honors presented by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard at 3:00 PM. Contributions may be made in Alex’s name to the Lebanon VA Hospice, 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042.
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Condolences to the Family
August 27, 2014
Dear Lin,
I think of you often, especially now as you walk through this difficult time. I know you were a wonderful support and wife to you dear Alex. My thoughts are with you.
Jo Cochran, LCTCB
August 25, 2014
Dear Lin,
Leah told me about your loss and I just wanted to extend my sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Steve Book, LCTCB
August 25, 2014
May Gods blessings fall upon you Linda, Stephanie, John, Nikki and Eric. I pray his healing hands will give you all strength to get through this time of sadness and sorrow. Alex I’m sure will be missed sorely but hopefully knowing there is no more pain or anxiety for him will help you all with saying your goodbyes. I always enjoyed seeing Alex who was usually with Linda. They always were happy and had smiles to give. It was my pleasure getting to know him some and I’m confident he will be missed. May his spirit and Gods love shine brightly upon all of you. My and my familiy’s condolences to you all. Paul Hicks
August 24, 2014
To Linda DeFrancesco: We are the girls from Wing 3 at Hospice and Community Care (Tammy and Sally) sending you our sincere sympathy on the death of your dear Alex. We were so sad to see his obituary so soon after he got to the VA. We enjoyed our times together with you and Alex. Thanks for that. Sincerely Tammy Jenter and Sally Hostter.
August 24, 2014
Steph,John,Nikki,Erik and Mrs. DeFrancesco so sorry that Our Heavenly Father needed to call home a very “Special Angel” to do an important task for him. Know that he is not suffering and is pain free. Cherish all the memories you have of your Dad, Father In-law, Parpie and Husband. As you go through these next cpl days and wks they will be your hardest and just know I’m there through a phone call or text. As days go on and ppl mean well when they say ” It will get better or you should feel a certain way” you can’t put time on how you are feeling. We all deal with losing a love one in our own time…it might take days, weeks, months or yrs but don’t rush your emotions for anybody. Steph listening through the yrs of you talking about your Dad I know you have many fond memories to hang onto. Know too…that he will be watching over all of you. I love you all and again am here anytime day or night.
God Bless
Maggie Hicks, Clearwater, FL
- Services
- Wednesday, August 27, 2014
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 441 North George Street
- Millersville, PA 17551
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