Robert Franciose

February 16, 1941 – June 15, 2022

Robert Joseph Franciose, 81, of South Dennis and formerly of Framingham, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

He was born to the late Michael and Aurore (Germain) Franciose on February 16, 1941, in Lowell, MA. Bob was the loving husband to Marilyn (Kane) Franciose to whom he was married for more than 54 years.

Bob grew up in Natick, MA, and graduated from Natick High School in 1959. He then earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Boston University. He met his bride, who was also a teacher, during his early years of teaching and the couple resided in Framingham for over 40 years.

His passionate career as a physical education teacher spanned over 30 years at Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School in Natick until his retirement in the early 2000’s. He loved being a gym teacher, often claiming he had the best job in the world. He was also enthusiastic about coaching youth sports and refereeing soccer at the high school and collegiate levels.

Bob was also a people person and enjoyed bartending, most notably at the Columbus Hall in Framingham, MA, where he was also a member, and the White Cliffs in Northborough, MA. He was a hardworking husband and father who wanted to provide his family with the best life he could. He loved to host at home too and would always invite friends and family over for a cup of coffee or cocktail of their choice.

Bob absolutely loved the Cape. He spent his younger years working/living near the water before purchasing land in South Dennis in the early 1980’s, where he physically pitched in to build the family’s vacation home. It was here the family spent summers, school vacations, and long weekends, before he and Marilyn moved down permanently during their retirement years. He was an avid golfer and an active member of the Dennis Pines and Highlands.

He loved the ocean, whether it be fishing on his boat, pulling his lobster pots or cruising around the Cape Cod Bay with family and friends in tote. Bob’s love of the sea brought him and his wife on countless cruises, annual visits to their timeshare in Aruba, and many other seaside trips over the years, often accompanied by family.

Bob was an amazing father, attending all academic, extracurricular, and athletic events. He was especially a very proud parent in the bleachers at every high school and collegiate game he could squeeze into his very active work schedule.

He adored his grandchildren and spent as much time as possible with them: attending their educational and athletic programs, teaching them how to fish, play cards and different sports, and going to the beach. He was also a longtime pet owner and enjoyed caring for his cats that became part of the family.

Besides his wife, Bob is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Gigi Franciose of Wareham, MA, his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Brandee Franciosi of Foxborough, MA, his daughter, Lynne (Franciose) Swift of Framingham, his grandsons Bennett and Brandon Franciosi of Foxborough, MA, his granddaughter Madeleine Swift of Framingham, MA, his brother-in-law Robert Canal Sr. of East Dennis, MA, and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.

A viewing will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 6, at Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home in Dennis, MA, followed by a mass at 11 am at Our Lady of the Cape in Brewster. Burial will immediately follow the mass at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dennis, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center, 2095 Main St. Brewster, MA, 02631. Donations can also be made on their website: https://www.alzfamilysupport.org.