Francesco "Frank" DeStefano Raritan, NJ Francesco "Frank" DeStefano, 47, of Raritan, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Frank was born in Somerville, NJ, and has lived in Raritan, NJ, for his entire life. Frank was a communicant of St. Ann's R.C. Church in Raritan. Frank had a larger than life personality that lit up every room he walked into. He was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, and friend. His big heart and lovable candor will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him. He was an avid sports fan, loved eating and cooking, and spending quality time with his family. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Eugenio DeStefano (2001). Surviving are his beloved mother, Fulvia DeStefano of Raritan, NJ; his beloved wife of 14 years, Lisa Bako DeStefano; his cherished daughter, Kristin DeStefano; and his loving sister, Mena and husband Joe Yannetta of Pohatcong, NJ. Viewing will be held Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 1-5pm at the Branchburg Funeral Home 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876. Funeral service will start with a prayer at the funeral home on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 9:15am followed by a 10:00am funeral liturgy at St. Ann's R.C. Church in Raritan. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to St. Ann's School 30-48 2nd Ave, Raritan, NJ 08869.