Francis M. DeVecchis, on March 16, 2018, of Washington Twp. Age 91. Beloved husband of Mary Anne (nee Tracy). Loving father of Francis Andrew (Lindsay), Nicholas Thomas (Jamie), and Joseph Michael (Theresa). Devoted grandfather of Ryan Francis, John Joseph, Emily Grace, Timothy Francis, Cecilia Mae, Robert Michael, and Juliana Leigh. He is also survived by his sister, Madeline DeFeo, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews all of whom he held most dear. Born to Andrea and Angelina DeVecchis, Frank grew up on Percy Street with his siblings Mary, Gaetano, Madeline, Edward, and Attilio. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy during WWII and an alumnus of Temple University. Frank spent many years working as a pharmaceutical salesman and, with his devoted wife Mary Anne, raised a loving family in Washington Township. He was an active parishioner at Holy Family Parish where he co-founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served as an Extraordinary Minister. Frank was as devoted to his family as he was to God. He is greatly loved and will be missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. and Tuesday 9:45 – 10:45 am at The Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 (Washington Twp.). Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.
The family respectfully asks that no flowers be sent, they would like donations in Frank’s memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, C/O Church of the Holy Family at the above address.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com
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