Clement Aloysius DeFrancesco
Age 94, of Penn Hills, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Helen, his sister Delores and brother James. He is survived by his son Clement (Deborah) DeFrancesco of Moon Township, sister Regina (Edward) Tanzillo of Beaver, brother Albert (Shirley) DeFrancesco of St. Louis MO and brother John DeFrancesco of Oakland. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Clement was a lifetime member of St. Charles Lwanga/Mother of Good Council Parish. He was a World War II Army veteran and was awarded five Battle Stars, one Bronze Invasion Arrowhead, and a Good Conduct Medal for his actions with the first infantry division in Europe. He was a member of the American Legion.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Thursday at 9:30, Mass of Christian burial in Saint Bartholomew Church 10 a.m.