Anthony DiFranco, 66 of Brunswick, passed away on April 27, 2018. He was born on October 24, 1951 in Italy to the late Clement and Linda (nee Bevilacqua) DiFranco. Anthony was employed at Polymer Shapes for 47 years and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. He will be remembered for his simplicity, his work ethic, his love for Cleveland sports, but most importantly for the cherished time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his wife Mary of 4 years; his children Elizabeth (Joseph) Melinz, Christopher (Jen) DiFranco, Allison Beveridge, Thomas DiFranco, Simone (LeAnne) DiFranco, Joseph (Christine) Thomas, and Jamie Scott; his grandchildren Ashley, Troy, Sydney, Milan, David and Karl; his siblings Adelio (Lucy), Jesse (JoAnne), and Angelina (Carlo) DeFranco; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Scott. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 04, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Waite and Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 . Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 05, 2018, at 9:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 929 Pearl Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 . Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, OH.  Online condolences and memories may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com