John Francisco

     John David Francisco Sr., age 68, of Hastings, Florida peacefully went to be with the lord on December 21, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. John was born on October 2, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware to parents Alfred FranciscoJr. and Josephine (Riley) Francisco. John joined the United States Army in 1971 as a Combat Engineer with the 562nd Engineer Company. He was a proud veteran and served his country honorably. John’s life was filled with spending time with family and friends, attending church, riding his motorcycle, working out at the gym and joking around and dancing with his grandkids. John was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, Poppop the great and friend to many people.

     He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Elizabeth (Drainer) Francisco whom he loved dearly for 43 years. John is survived by his siblings Alfred “Chicky” Francisco III`, Anthony “Duke” Francisco, Richard “Rich” Francisco, Dominick CoFrancisco; children Cynthia (Francisco) Pistilliand husband Michael Pistilli, Anna(Francisco) Hess, John David Francisco Jr.; his grandchildren, Courtney McVey, Christina (McVey) Brown and husband Stanton Brown, Frank Hess III, Chelsea McVey, Michael “Damien” McVey, Destiny McVey, Bella Francisco, JohnDavid Francisco III; his great grandchild Haustin Brown, as well as his partner Suzanne DePotter and best friend Darell Wiggs. He touched many lives and will be remembered in our hearts always and forever.