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1953 Michael 2022

Michael Francese

February 12, 1953 — May 14, 2022

Michael Francese was born on February 12, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. He was of Italian parentage.

Michael attended New York City public schools. He went on to Brooklyn College, earning an Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree, and a Master of Science degree, cum laude. Prior to his retirement in 2020, Michael Francese was chief of speech pathology at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas.

Michael was a member of the Llano Grande Masonic Lodge 1173 in Weslaco, Texas. He also was a member of the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band and the Winter Texan Orchestra.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Barbin.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

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Friday, May 20, 2022

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