David S. Francione

FRANCIONE, David S., 50, of Long Valley, NJ, formerly of Livingston, NJ, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, David was a former volunteer firefighter for the town of Livingston and the owner of Profection Landscaping Design for over 30 years. He was a devout parishioner of St. Philomena’s where he built a shrine to the Saint and did all of the paving work.

Devoted husband of Susan Francione; beloved father of Joseph and Nicholas Francione; cherished son of Joseph and Elaine Francione; loving brother of Kevin Francione and his wife Cheryl; dear nephew Dennis Passanante and his wife Jennifer; adored uncle of Jesse Kayla, Felicia, Amanda, Andrew, Nicolette, Dario, Allesio and Giuseppe. David is also survived by his trusty companion Bluey.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 15, from 4 - 8 p.m. at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, N.J. The funeral will be Tuesday, January 16, 10:00 a.m. at St. Philomena RC Church, 386 S.Livingston Ave., Livingston. Entombment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, N.J.

In lieu of flowers donations in David’s name to St. Philomena RC Church would be greatly appreciated.