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Mary (Mash) DeFranco passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
She was 92.
Mrs. DeFranco of Norristown was a member of St. Francis of Assisi church.
Mary served as a Eucharistic Minister, and also was a member the Ladies of St. Francis.
Mary enjoyed baking, cooking, singing and watching the Eagles and 76ers.
She was born in Norristown on October 11, 1930 was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mildred (Pasquale) Mash. She was the wife of the late Joseph DeFranco.
Mary is survived by her two sons, Robert and wife, Kathy DeFranco, and William wife Maryann DeFranco.
Mary is also survived by five grandchildren Morgan, Meredith, Logan, Gina and Joseph. Great grandchildren Dominic, Austin, Desmond, Ava, Renee, and great great grandchildren Bella, Milan and Kylo. She was pre-deceased by two grandsons Christopher Gambone, and Reed DeFranco.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass on Wednesday, April 5 at 10 AM in St. Francis of Assisi church Norristown.
Mary's viewing will be held from 9:00 to 9:50 AM Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St Patrick's cemetery.
Family request memorial contributions can be made in her memory in the form of mass cards.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Volpe funeral home.
Volpefh.com.
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