Franceschini, Gerald ~ suddenly, at the St. Catharines General on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Olga Franceschini. Loving father of Jerry (Amelia) Franceschini and Jeff Franceschini. Grandpa will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his granddaughters Karly and Abbey. Dear brother of Lucy (the late Louie) Silvello, Josephine (Doug) Hicks, Olga (Bruno) Massei and Lorraine (Danny) Iacozza. Predeceased by sister Lina (the late John) Cariglia. Brother-in-law of Cathy (the late Charles) Cort and Marvin (Karen) Gregor. He will be also missed by many nieces and nephews. Gerry was employed at Provincial Paper LTD. for over 30 years.