Joseph Anthony DeFrancisco, 86, of Davenport FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on July 9, 1938 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late John W. and Eleanor D. (Davis) DeFrancisco. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lucy L. (Cervellini) DeFrancisco.

Joe was a member of the class of 1956 of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was the owner and operator of Joe's Fruit Market in Bethlehem and various other locations for over 60 years. He always had a story to tell and loved to make his customers laugh and feel like they were part of his family. In his school days, he was passionate about playing football as the quarterback and became an avid E-A-G-L-E-S fan. One of his most favorite things was the time he spent in Disney World with his family. He enjoyed riding Dumbo with his grandchildren during their first Disney experience.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Kim Ann LaValva and David of Wind Gap; Lori Muhl and Jeffrey; Jody Ruhf and Michael; Kelly DeFrancisco and Pat Cooper all from Bethlehem. Grandchildren, Ryan and Andrew Muhl, Nicole LaValva, Cole Ruhf, and Gianna Cooper; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Kalin, and Thomas as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his companion, Susan McLaughlin.

In addition to his parents and wife, Joseph was also preceded in death by his brother, John "Jack" DeFrancisco and his beloved Chocolate Lab, Cali Ann.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Morello Funeral Home Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com

In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.