3. | DEFRANCO, MIchael J (1.Vincenzo1) was born about 1926; died on 9 Jan 2021 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Michael J.”Mickey” DeFranco, 95 , of Lewiston, NY, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincenzo “James” and Caroline (Fusco) DeFranco.
Mickey attended local schools and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. He grew up in the family business, founded by his father, and operated the DeFranco Hardware Co. for sixty years with his brothers, retiring in 2000. The business continues in the family to this day. Mickey was noted as, “Mr. Hardware” by many in the local community.
Mickey was a board member of the Niagara Falls Boys’ & Girls’ Club, a member of the Pine Avenue Business Association, a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and their Color Guard, and a member of the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he was a member of Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital Board of Directors, the Kiwanis Club and a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Peter’s Church. Mickey was an avid golfer and member of the Niagara Frontier Country Club, proudly recording two holes in one.
Mickey is survived by his wife, Ann L. (Distefano) DeFranco; her children, Chris (Judith) Finitz, and Jeff, (Sarah) Finitz; grandchildren, Christopher (Allison) Finitz, Capt. NFFD, Carly (Anthony) DiCosmo, Mitchell Finitz, Mason Finitz, and Benjamin Finitz; his great-grandson, Geoffrey Finitz, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rosemarie (Paretto) DeFranco, as well as three sisters, Rose (late George) Morreale, Josephine (late Nicholas) Schiro, Angeline (late Joseph) Borgese; and five brothers, Anthony ( late Josephine) Guarino, Anthony (late Mary) DeFranco, Frank (late Yolanda) DeFranco, Russell (late Marjorie) DeFranco, and Samuel (late Bernice) DeFranco.
Mickey’s family would like to extend special thanks to his niece and nephews, Carole, Carl, Russell and Matthew for the compassion and care shown to him and to the staff at Schoellkopf Health Care facility.
There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 14 at 11 AM at St. Peter’s RC Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. Private interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston NY. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Niagara Falls Boys’ & Girls’ Club, 725 17th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. In addition to Mickey’s Mass of Christian Burial a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Family/Spouse: DISTEFANO, Ann L. Ann (daughter of DISTEFANO, Victor and ALONGI, Angeline) was born about 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Apr 2022 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: PARETTO, Rosemarie. Rosemarie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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