DeFRANCISCO, JAMES N. - 70, of Hammonton passed away on Thursday July 9, 2015 at Virtua Health Systems in Voorhees. Born in Hammonton he lived there the majority of his life. Jim was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Before retiring he worked in the security department at Resort's International in Atlantic City. Jim was a former member of the Elwood Fire Department. He enjoyed woodworking and raising his dogs. He was predeceased by his parents, John A. and Katherine DeFrancisco, and his brother, John DeFrancisco. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon DeFrancisco; three children, James N. DeFrancisco Jr. (Gina) of Moorestown, Lisa Mondsini of Florida and Michelle Batezel of Franklinville; his grandchildren, Shawn, Nicole, Jessica, Nicholas, Nina, Nikki and Anthony; his great granddaughter, Arianna, his sister in law, Patty DeFrancisco of Hammonton; his nephew, John R. DeFrancisco of Brigantine, his nieces, Amy O'Reilly (Patrick) and Kelly DeFrancisco all of Williamstown; his sister in law, Betty Van Hekle (Carl); his brothers in law, Eddie McGinty (Barbara) and Donald McGinty (Cheryl). He is also survived by many cousins and friends. A viewing will be held on Monday July 13, 2015 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third Street in Hammonton, where funeral services will take place at 8:00 PM. Private entombment will take place at Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton.www.carnesalefuneralhome.com
