Leonard "Len" M. DeFrancesco

July 2, 1934 - November 15, 2023 (89 years old)

Geneva, New York

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Leonard "Len" M. DeFrancesco

July 2, 1934 - November 15, 2023 (89 years old)

Geneva, New York

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Leonard M. DeFrancesco Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-11-19T21:00:00
End: 2023-11-20T00:00:00
Location: DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on November 15, 2023, at the age of 89, Leonard M. DeFrancesco of Geneva, New York, born in Rochester, New York passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leonard M. DeFrancesco to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael and Rose; his sister Betty; his son Dominic (Jeanine); and his granddaughter Sara.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his children, Teresa Wheatley (Matthew), Michael (Barbara), Maria, Lisa and Matthew DeFrancesco; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Angela, Meagan, Nathaniel, Eric, Jason, Anthony, Madison and Avery; and his great grandchildren, Hollis and Aceyn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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November 28, 2023

karen goodman wrote a sympathy message

“I had "Mr. D" for World History at Phelps High School and as an advisor for the United Nations Club. He was a wonderful teacher and advisor. He care about our opinions and always wanted us to be able to do our best. I also loved discussing baseball with him. My sincere sympathy to the entire DeFrancesco family for the loss of this vibrant man.”

November 16, 2023

Benoit and Emmaunelle VIGNE wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Lene, My adoptive dad when we lived in Geneva 12 years ago as a neighbor. So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless. Benoit”

November 16, 2023

Karen Quartaro wrote a sympathy message

“I adore this man. I love the bond my family has with yours. You all got the best.. I hope he’s hugging Dominic and Sara and then Nana and George.”

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Nov 19

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DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home
181 N Main St, Geneva, NY 14456

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Mass of Christian Burial

St. Stephen's Catholic Church
48 Pulteney St, Geneva, NY 14456

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