William G. DeFranzo

Hampton -William G. DeFranzo Jr., 69, of Hampton, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 31st after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Medford, MA to William G. DeFranzo Sr. and Elizabeth H. Langone on April 15th, 1947. He was raised in Somerville, MA along with his sister Marie. Sunday dinners were spent at Lincoln Street surrounded by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bill made the move to Hampton in 1979 with his former wife Sheila where they raised their children. Bill’s early education began at the Little Flower School and later became a double eagle graduate from both Boston College High School, 1965 and Boston College, 1969. He later earned his Master’s degree from Babson College in 1981. He was an ROTC member and U.S. Army veteran. Upon honorable discharge, he joined the Liberty Mutual Insurance team, retiring after 43 years as a Senior Systems Analyst. They say, "He who dies with the most toys wins." Bill sure wins. An avid master collector, he spans a 20 year career as a column writer and pricing specialist for Non-Sport Update. He never gave up the opportunity to visit a card show or a flea market. In addition, he spent many hours as a volunteer for the Red Cross, becoming Seacoast Chapter Chairman and was a regular volunteer for the NHSPCA. Upon retirement, Bill enjoyed traveling to places like Italy, Alaska as well as many trips to Chicago to visit his beloved grandson. He is survived by his daughters, Lauren M. DeFranzo of South Boston, MA, Susan E. Wyse and her husband Derek of Newmarket; his son David W. DeFranzo and his wife Rebecca E. Tracy of St. Charles, IL; his grandson William M. DeFranzo, also of St. Charles; sister Marie C. Santamaria of Somerville, MA, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. He also leaves behind his four-legged companion, Basil. Visiting hours will be held from 4 - 7 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire SPCA, PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885 or Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215; two charities Bill loved dearly.

William G. DeFranzo

April 15, 1947 - July 31, 2016