José "Zé Cuco" Francisco
August 29, 1925 — July 12, 2017
On Wednesday, July 12, 2017 of Millersville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Maria Henriques. Loving father of Lina (Vitorino) Columbano, Bim (Carolina) Francisco, and Miguel (Lucilia) Francisco. Cherished grandfather of Ricardo (Jennifer) Francisco, Nelson (Joelma) Columbano, Sonia (James) Blackwell, and Carlos Miguel (Elsa) Henriques. Great-grandfather of Christopher, Kevin, Corey Francisco, Francisco Henriques, Kaitlin, Raegan, Matthew Blackwell, Evan and Daniel Columbano. Brother of the late Miguel and Antonio Francisco. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Monday, July 17 from 5-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5700 St. Bernard’s Place, Riverdale Park, MD on Tuesday, July 18, at 10 AM. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.