Salisbury – Vincent “Vinnie” S. Francescone, 76, passed away August 12, 2018 at High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Henry V. and Florence M. (DeFlorio) Francescone. Raised and educated in Haverhill, he was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1960. He graduated Lowell State College with a degree in Education and later attended Salem State College where he received his Master’s Degree. An avid Civil War buff, Vinnie was a dedicated 6th grade History teacher for many years in the Salisbury Public School system. He loved salt water fishing, boating, golfing, traveling the world, Hodgies, Park Lunch fried clams, and the beach. Never one to shy away from good food, Vinnie was known for his “Italian Extravaganzas” at the beach that embodied the Italian ideals of mangia! Bringing people together was his forte. Vinnie will be missed by all who knew and loved him.Vincent is survived by his children, Stephan E. Francescone and his wife Christina Katrina M. Francescone their mother, Elsa Francescone his daughter, Carrie A. Weinert and her husband Larry his brother, Henry “Hank” Francescone and his wife Sylvia two nieces, Gina Weishaupt and Jessica Prescott.A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 19that The Garibaldi Club, 86 Washington St., Haverhill, MA from 1pm-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “The Garibaldi Scholarship Fund” at 86 Washington St., Haverhill, MA 01830. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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