Obituary of Tony Michael DiFranco

AIKEN: Tony Michael DiFranco, 56, of Aiken, passed away October 19, 2020.

Born December 13, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Wilda Ann Eckler Nowocin and the late Gerald Anthony DiFranco.

Tony lived an exciting life, having moved around the country.  He’s lived in California, Atlanta, Ohio, and of course here in South Carolina.  He was an excellent chef and loved to cook.  He enjoyed football and was an avid Ohio State Football fan -  “Go Buckeyes”! More than anything however, he loved his family. He had a strong faith and loved his family fiercely. 

Tony was preceded in death by his father, his sister, Tina DiFranco-Alexander and his brother, Eddie DiFranco. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother; his sister, Christine “Chrissy” Nowocin; his brother, Pete Nowocin; and his nieces and nephews, Marissa and Kiersten Nowocin, Camron Nowocin, Lea DiFranco and Corey DiFranco. 

 A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30PM Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Morningside Baptist Church, 1115 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615. 

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com