Paul "Difran The Door Man" Difrancesco Obituary (1930

Lorain- Paul DiFrancesco, 85, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH. Paul was born in Lorain, OH on July 23, 1930 to his loving parents, Erminio and Rachel (nee: Paoloemilio) DiFrancesco. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954. Paul worked as a carpenter at U.S. Steel for 30 years and opened his own business, DiFrancesco Garage Door Company, which he ran for 38 years. Paul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid poker player, gardener, traveler and good friend to many. He was a member of the Community of Saint Peter in Cleveland. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Ann Terrece "Terry" DiFrancesco; son, David (Laura) DiFrancesco; grandsons, Christopher Donald and Alexander Paul; brothers, Angelo Marino (Marge) and Franklin "Frankie" DiFrancesco; sister, Delores Tompkins; brother-in-law, John Hook; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, Godchildren and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erminio and Rachel DiFrancesco; sisters, Christina (Matt) DelGrosso and Anita (George) Churpek-Hook; brother, Arthur Steven (Viola) DiFrancesco; sister-in-law, Barbara Ice; and brother-in-law, Walter Tompkins. The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 18, 2016 at the funeral home with Rev. Robert J. Marrone, D. Min., officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain where military honors will be performed by the U.S. Air Force. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community of Saint Peter, 7100 Euclid Ave, Suite 125, Cleveland, OH 44103. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.