George Francis DiFronzo

May 4, 1943 - May 27, 2017

George "Pudge" DiFronzo passed away Saturday (May 27, 2017) surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1943 in Hartford, CT son of late John DiFronzo & Susan (Delissio) Canzanella. Survived by his wife of 47 years Frances (Conforti) DiFronzo, his children and grandchildren. He also leaves one brother John DiFronzo and several half brothers and sisters. Awarded man of the year in 1976, coached T-Ball and Little League in Torrington and coached girls softball and was also a volunteer fire men for the town of Burrville, CT. He had a life long career in the over the road trucking Industry and retired as a tour bus driver for Dattco Bus Company. The love he had for his family was like no other. A funeral service will be held on Thursday (June 1, 2017), 11 AM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 AM just prior to the service. For online condolences please visit www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com