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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Mrs. Margaret J. DiFrancesco

Margaret "Marge" DiFrancesco, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake, Ohio.

She was born on July 29, 1927 in Lorain where she resided for most of her life.

Marge graduated from Lorain High School in 1946. She was employed as a sales clerk for Kresge for a short time following high school before her marriage to Angelo Marino DiFrancesco on May 8, 1948. She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Marge volunteered as a cub scout troop den mother and was a member of PTA for all of her children during their elementary school years. She also worked part-time at DeLuca's Bakery and the Elks Lodge in Lorain. She was a member of St. Peter Parish of Lorain where she was involved in numerous activities: Holy Name Society, Marriage Encounter, Eucharistic Minister, Senior Citizens, and various mission groups. Marge's interests included doing puzzles, crocheting, and playing bingo and cards with her family and friends. She was an avid baker and loved sharing her Italian cookies with her family and friends.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years of marriage, Angelo Marino DiFrancesco of Avon Lake; children, Kenneth DiFrancesco of Lorain; Kathleen (Michael) Zichi of Reston, Virginia; Maria (Alan) Szarek of Avon Lake; grandchildren, Carlo DiFrancesco, Gina DiFrancesco, Sarah (Cory) Fritz, and Benjamin Szarek; great-grandson, Chase DiFrancesco; sister, Virginia Moody of Amherst; and many loving sister in-laws, brother in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emidio and Adeline (nee: Amato) DiPasquale; sisters, Ida Berni, Viola (Arthur Steve) DiFrancesco, Mary Lou (John) Harcula; grandson, Anthony "Tony" DiFrancesco; and many loving family and friends.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44053 on Thursday, May 26th at 11:30 AM, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating (meet at Church on Thursday). Christian burial services will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Margaret J. DiFrancesco to St. Peter Parish Capital Campaign. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 8:32:12 PM

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