John Joseph DeFranco, born on October 18, 1956 in San Jose, California, to the late Josephine "Dolly" DeFranco and the late Victor John DeFranco, passed away at age 62 peacefully at his home on January 14, 2019. John was the beloved husband of Sue DeFranco of San Jose, California. He is survived by his son, Jason DeFranco (Liana) of San Jose, California; daughters, Lanay Gagnon (James) of Kennewick, Washington and Kasey DeFranco of Salem, Oregon; sister, Luann Basim (John) of Newman, California; brothers, David DeFranco of San Jose, California and Kevin DeFranco of Turlock, California; grandchildren, Preston Gagnon, Alexia Gagnon, Parker Gagnon, Sawyer Gagnon, Declan Gagnon, and Connor Smith; aunt, Ann DeLuna; and mother-in-law Joan Wentworth. John is also survived by his niece, Claire Block; nephews, Nick Basim (Mallory), Shane Basim (Brittney) and Troy Basim.
John loved his wife, children, grandchildren and all of his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and taking our yearly vacation. John was also very much into aviation and was an avid flyer and would take to the skies as often as he could!
“Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not! Go ahead and spread your wings and fly, like you loved to do! You will always be on our minds and forever in our hearts! We will love you forever and ever to the moon and back!”
Friends and family can pay their respects at the celebration of life on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Christopher Church, 2278 Booksin Avenue, San Jose. Donations in John's name may be made to the American Cancer Society at: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/John_DeFranco.
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