Francis J. of Stoneham formerly of Elmont, NY August 27, 2009 at age 90. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Aliberti) DiRocco. Devoted father of Linda Horton and her husband Howard of Somerville. Cherished grandfather of Jason Cohn and his wife Maria, Rosa Flynn and her husband James all of Stoneham and Stephanie Horton of Brookline. Loving great grandfather of Jacqueline, Jillian, Daniel, Eliana and Nicholas. Dear uncle of James Andersen and his wife Donna of NY. US Army Veteran, WWII. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrating Francis' life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham Saturday at 9 am.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Francis with donations to Partners Hospice, 281 Winter St., Suite 200, Waltham, MA 02451-8713.