Smithfield John L. Francisco, 46, of Apple Valley Parkway, died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of John W. Francisco, Jr., and the late Dolores (Santillo) Antonelli, and step-son of Linda L. Francisco. John was a plumber for Bay View Plumbing Company for twenty-four years, retiring in 2005 due to illness. In addition to his father and stepmother, he leaves a brother, Louis A. Francisco; a sister, Dawn D. Tartack; a nephew, Ethan Tartack,two nieces, Alexandra and Ariana Petrosinelli; as well as many good friends and caregivers who were good to him during his illness of several years. The funeral service will be held Saturday morning, at 10:00 am, in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation will begin Saturday morning at 8:30 am. For on-line condolences, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com