Obituary of Alfonso G. Francavilla

Francavilla, Alfonso G. of Paterson at rest in Paterson on March 16, 2003. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Cortese). Father of Anthony A. Francavilla, Alfonso A. Francavilla and Patricia Jean Benda. Brother of Frances Bocciaro, Louis Francavilla and John Francavilla. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Boulevard, Totowa, on Thursday. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Paterson . Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. and Wednesday 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com OBITUARY Alfonso G. Francavilla age 79 of Paterson died Sunday. Born in Singac, NJ he lived in Paterson for most of his life. He was a Firefighter for the Paterson Fire Department before retiring in 1984. Mr. Francavilla was a lifelong parishioner of St. Michaels RC Church, Paterson. He was a World War II Army Air Corp Veteran and was a member of the St. Anthonys Leisure Club, Paterson. Survivors include: His wife: Josephine (nee Cortese) of Paterson One daughter: Patricia Jean Benda of Wayne, NJ Two sons: Anthony A. Francavilla of East Rutherford, NJ, Alfonso A. Francavilla of Highland Lakes, NJ One sister: Frances Bocciaro of Melbourne, FL Two brothers: Louis Francavilla of Stuart, FL John Francavilla of Paterson, NJ Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Boulevard, Totowa is in charge of arrangements.