Obituary: Francis L. DeFelice, 59

From Pistey Funeral Home

Francis L. DeFelice, 59, son of the late David and Josephine DeFelice, born February 1958, passed quietly at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Sunday, November 26, 2017 after a protracted battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his eldest brother, David DeFelice and his wife, Laura, of Ocala, FL; twin sisters, June Smith and her husband, Raymond, of Ocala, FL and Judith Bratchell of Stratford; half-sister, Diane Dunlap of Stratford; brother, Dennis DeFelice and his wife, Peggy of Flourtown, PA; and brother, John DeFelice of Ocala, FL. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

All who knew "Frank", as his family friends called him, were touched by his "free spirit" lifestyle. He was a person in whom you could trust to cover you and keep your confidence. Over the earlier years of his life, he had worked as a machinist at Sikorsky Aircraft as well as a host of other area shops. He was a man who wore a lot of hats and had skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping and many other skillsets. However, he really enjoyed his free time best when he was out on the road riding his Harley Davidson.

As a family, we saw the greatest change when he accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. He will be remembered by every life that he came into contact with. He fought the good fight right to the end and is now in the loving arms of Christ, his Savior. As brother, uncle, cousin and friend, he will always remain forever on our hearts!

Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main St., Stratford. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 5 to 8 pm.

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