Francesco A. Cicone died peacefully at his home in Somerville on Tuesday, September 24. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Giuseppina (Federico) Cicone.
Francesco was the beloved husband of Giovanna (D'Aurora), devoted father of Josephine Monteiro and her husband Chris of Stoneham, Anthony Cicone of Somerville, Ralph Cicone and his wife Dolores of Medford. He is also survived by 3 loving grandchildren. He was the cherished brother of Adelina DeVincentis and her husband Mario of Woburn and many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Saturday, September 28 at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum in Malden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Francesco's name to the Brain Cancer Research, C/O MGH Development Office, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114. Please make checks payable to MGH.