Nicola DeFrancesco 80 formerly of Forest Park. Beloved husband of Lucia. Loving father of Mary (Tom) Pontarelli and Dominic. Fond grandfather of Tom Jr. (Ashley), Nick and Gabriella. Great grandfather of Leo and Logan. Dear brother of Clementina (the late Michele) Bratta, Frank (Lena) and the late Nicolina (the late Michele) DeMatteo. Fond uncle, great uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Funeral Service begin Tuesday 9:45 A.M. at the funeral home and will proceed to St. Bernardine Church, Forest Park. Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery.