Mr. DeFrancisco, 64, of Freehold, died Nov. 9, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He worked as a journeyman for 35 years, retiring from The New York Times in 2000. Surviving are his companion, Gale Staneck; a son, Matthew of Metuchen; a stepson, Christian of Atlanta; a brother, Charles of North Carolina; a sister, Marieanne DeFrancisco of Brick; a granddaughter, and two nephews. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Freehold. The Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association of New Jersey, 1600 Route 22 East, Union, NJ 07083.
