Francisco Centeio
Francisco “Franco” “Chico” Centeio, age 51, passed away at his home in Malden on February 24th.
Francisco was born December 17th, 1964 in Vicente Dias, Fogo, Cape Verde, to Aurelio and Aldina Centeio. He was the brother of Maria Centeio-Williams of Framingham, David Centeio of Roxbury, and the late Aurelio Centeio.
He first came to Boston at the age of 16 and soon after moved to Florida where he attended school. He moved back to Boston and joined the Boston Fire Department (Ladder 11) in 1996, where he served honorably until his passing.
Francisco was the beloved husband of Maria Cosma of Malden, and proud father of Aphia Mason of Somerville and Rena Aldina Centeio of Malden.
Most know Francisco for his kind, loving, generous heart, and passion for adventure. He would give almost anything he had to help his family and friends. His smile and laugh alone could light up a room.
Traveling was a major part of his life and he had the gift of exploring the world during his time here. Some of his adventures included, Thailand, Amsterdam, South Africa, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Italy, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, and many more. He loved meeting new people and seeing new places.
During the last year of his life he spent a lot of time back home in Cape Verde working tirelessly to revamp his family’s estate and create a place for everyone to call home again.
Francisco was taken from this earth too soon to live out all his dreams, including teaching his daughter Rena how to fly an airplane and finish re-building his family’s home in Cape Verde. We hope to honor him and help carry out his dreams while he is on adventures somewhere new.
Francisco will be missed terribly by all of the people that had the divine opportunity to be a part of his life.
Please join us to celebrate the time we had here in this life with him and wish him safe travels on his new journey.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-8 pm, Friday, March 4th at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, East Milton Square. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church in Roxbury on Saturday, March 5th at 10 o’ clock..
Guestbook Entries
May God be with you Franco.
Telis
Franco may you rest in heavenly peace….you will truly be missed and thank you for being you and being a great friend….sending my deepest condolences to the family…
Rest Easy My Friend♡
It was our pleasure to know you, and experience your kindness Franco. Our heartfelt sympathy to your family and loved ones.
Franco a true friend who helped me gain a knowledge in aviation and friendship
Franco, I can’t believe you’re gone. I’ll never forget you, my friend. Never.
Franco was always funny, kind, and a pleasure to be around. I will always remember him fondly, and I am proud to have called him my Friend.
Rest in Peace brother.
Franco my friend, we were not ready for you to leave this earth, but the heavenly father needed you more. We will always hold in our hearts that bright big smile, your generosity, your graciousness, your love for travel, your love for family and friends. May you rest in eternal peace, you will be missed but never forgotten.
Va Com Deus, SANTO!!!! The House will never be the same!!!!
Thank you for always being there for me Franco. You were a brother to me. You were there for me from the birth of my children to the passing of my parents. I’ve never met a more selfless and compassionate person. I will miss our conversations while preparing dinner for the guys. You always had a taste for what my pasta sauce was missing. I will miss the bond we shared on gr 3. Things will never be the same without you. Til we meet again brother. Rest in eternal peace. We will take it from here.
R.I.P Will cherish all the memories. Your family is in my prayers.
Franco, my brother, we are so heartbroken over your early departure.You were a great mentor and a great brother that i’ve always looked up too. I know you are in a better place, you will forever be in our hearts.
Franco I had the pleasure of working with you at H.Q. You were definitely a kind and lovable soul. You are gone much too soon, and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my brother.
Gone too soon my friend. Just doesn’t seem right. I’m happy to have known a genuinely kind and generous individual as yourself. Rest In Peace Brother.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER, IT WAS A PLEASURE MEETING AND WORKING WITH YOU. MY CONDOLENCE TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Ah dam Franco i could use your advise right now
Such a wonderful person. Prayers from the Grahams.
Franco you always had a smile on your face when I seen you. I know you continue to smile as you rest in peace. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Rest easy Brother,Prayers for the family.
Franco,my brother,my friend you truely were a genius,a pilot,an unbelievable chef who could whip up a gourmet meal at the drop of a hat.In all the years,i don’t remember ever seeing you angry.You were the coolest.You were there for me when I needed it.I will never forget you.
Franco your kindness towards everyone was a huge impact on many of us. You will truly be missed by all. R.I.P. my brother. Codolences to the family, extended family and friends.
Very sad to hear of Franco’s passing. It’s been years since I last saw him but remember his kindness, generosity and sense of humor. Sad that I will not see him again, he had a way of coming back and forth into my life in unexpected ways and I always looked forward to stumbling into him next. I am sure I speak for everyone that worked with him at Harbor Point and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, his friendship will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.R.I.P your family is in my prayers!!
My Dude,
I am at a complete loss for words right now. I am in total disbelief that you are gone. Some things are certain…and I guess one of those will be the absence of your calls for us to go hang out and converse, play a round of golf, or hit the newest restaurant on the North Shore. Losing you, my good friend, has been tough. But knowing that you are no longer enduring the pain or suffering helps me cope. Franco, you were an absolutly great brother, and you will be missed dearly. Thanks for being you…a true and exemplary friend, and an even better human being. Franco, I’ll see you when I get there! PEACE
Rest in Peace Brother! Gone too soon! Condolences to your family.
It is with a heavy heart and mindful understanding of life, love, and levy we send our deepest and caring condolences. Francisco “Chico” a man who we came to know, appreciate, and love as our own. May the God of peace provide the entire Centeio family and Ladder 11 comfort during the process of final good byes, joyous memories, and weeping need of seeing Chico’s smile or hearing his voice of wisdom. Hold to God’s unwavering love, we pray.
Love always,
Pop (Eddie), Mom (Mary), Marilyn, Patricia, and Kimberly, family of the late Stanley K. (Maria Centeio-Williams) Williams 1960-2014.
Franco R.I.P. My brother you will be missed but not forgotten and your family is in my prayers.
Franco, I am speechless that you left us so soon! You may not be here for us to say it to you but know we love you and will carry you in our hearts where ever we go. May you find eternal peace.
My thoughts, prayers and condolences to all family and friends.
Franco, you guided me for six years in car-11, you were calm under pressure,an excellent firefighter,and I will miss your infectious smile and laughter.You had a beautiful heart Franco,rest in peace.
Rest in peace my friend. Saw you few months back and you were so happy to see me. you will be missed. R.I.P
Franco,
I just heard the sad news. You were a man amongst men and a true gentle giant. You will be missed. RIP
Tom D