He was tough, but fair, and so proud of his family [and] former players.” DeFelice taught in the Swampscott district until retiring in 2000. In April, the baseball field at Swampscott High was ...

The passing last week of Winthrop native and WHS grad Frank DeFelice brings to an end an era in our community and on the North Shore. Both Frank and his younger brother Bob, who passed away in October ...

“Of course it was coach Deef,” said Haley, referring to the legendary Frank DeFelice of Swampscott, who in addition to his decades of service to his hometown Big Blue was an assistant football ...