Of Somerville, formerly of Barga, Italy and Charlestown, MA passed away Peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 96.

Born October 16, 1925, in Barga, Italy, Baldo was the son of the late Lodovico Francini and Maria (Guidi) Francini, devoted husband of 50 years to the late Erma (Ambrifi) Francini, survived by his brother John Frank Francini of Concord, MA, predeceased by sisters Emmalina Francini and Elivia (Francini) Cardosi and twin brothers Victor Francini and Joseph Francini.

Baldo grew up in Charlestown, MA, served in the US Army as a Sergeant during the Korean conflict, and was a bartender at the Somerset Hotel and Maitre Jacques in Boston.

ARRANGEMENTS His funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church, New Balch St., Beverly on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 11A.M. Visitation will be held at the church prior to Mass from 10 to 10:45 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) Salem.