
Frances (Vizzi) DeFrancesco born in Brooklyn, New York to Michael and Mary Vizzi on October 18, 1927. Moved to Staten Island as a child and spent the rest of her life in Grant City.
As a young woman was employed at Con Edison in Manhattan, and later in life at Society for Seamen’s Organization in Saint George, SI. Married on September 2, 1951 to the love of her life Lorenzo, which lasted 33 years until Lorenzo’s passing in 1984. They raised two children, Philip and Maryann.
Frances had her most joy spending time with her children, their spouses Russell and Hank, and her grandsons John and Mark and their spouses Stephanie and Rebecca. The family grew with the additions of her great grandchildren Francesca, Gianna and Alessandra and was greatly anticipating the arrival of her fourth great grandchild Joseph Lorenzo.
She had many joys in her life, her vacations in the Catskill Mountains, holidays with her sister and brother in laws, and her time with friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents Michael and Mary, her husband Lorenzo; and her sister Annette.
Survived by her children Maryann and Philip, their spouses Russell and Hank, her grandsons John and Mark, their spouses Stephanie and Rebecca, her brother and sister in law, Phil and Maryann, and many neices and nephews.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
9:00am - 12:00pm
Blessing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
11:30am - 12:00pm
Memorial Mass
Church of Saint Christopher and Saint Margaret Mary
130 Midland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
10:30am
Internment Of Ashes
Moravian Cemetery
2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306
11:45am
Steve & Jeanie says
We are sorry to hear about your Mom, our prayers are with your family.
Nanci A Brockett says
I’m very sorry for the loss of your Grandmother Mark n john and your wife’s Rebecca and Stephanie. and cousins and their parents and grandkids. May she rest in peace and God holds all of you in his arms to guide and strengthen you. Praying and thoughts are with you.
Angela Ingenito says
My condolences to the Goffred Family for the loss of this lovely lady.
May God comfort you all through this very difficult time.
We love you all,
The Ingenito’s ❤️
Terry and Theresa McCormick says
Our condolences are with your family, always in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Lorenti says
Our hearts are broken with the loss of Dear sweet Franny. Franny spent her winters with her sons Philip and Hank every year In Florida.
It was the highlight of her year.Until she couldn’t travel any longer. We were blessd with so many wonderful holidays and fun times that will never forget. She leaves a large group of friends and family here in Florida and we’re so sorry we couldn’t attend her funeral today.
Unfortunately, we were only given a very short notice.
A Funeral Mass and burial will take place here in Florida for her family and many friends who were not able to attend. She will forever be in our hearts.
Deborah Z Weaver says
It’s been a long time, but we have good memories of visiting Aunt Francis (and Uncle Larry too). So sorry to hear of her passing, but she lived a long life with her family close by. Our deepest condolences.
Jerome Zito and family