Obituary: Francis 'Franny' DeCourcey, 78, of Medford

The following is from Dello Russo Funeral Home.

Francis “Franny” DeCourcey, 78, of Medford, died Tuesday after a brief illness in the New England Residential Services, Woburn.

Born and raised in Medford, he was the son of the late Marion (Hogan) and Thomas DeCourcey.

Loving brother of Marie Monahan of Medford. Devoted uncle of John and Jim Monahan, both of Medford. Great uncle of Caitlin Monahan of Scituate.

A funeral service will be celebrated in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Saturday at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday, 4-8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent in Francis’ name to the Boston Catholic Television Center, 34 Chestnut St., PO Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471.