Frances N. Franco

frances franco

October 29, 1924 ~ December 16, 2021

Born in: Bridgeport, CT
Resided in: Hamden, CT

Frances (Norko) Franco, wife of the late John E. Franco, entered into eternal rest on December 16, 2021. She was a resident of Hamden for over fifty years. Mrs. Franco was born on October 29, 1924 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late William and Anna (Liscinsky) Norko. She is survived by her daughter Deborah (Bernard) FitzSimons of Hamden, and son John E. (Nanette) Franco, Jr. of Cheshire, and grandsons Bernard (Gabrielle Steele) FitzSimons V of The Dalles, Oregon and Scott FitzSimons (Berenice Santos) of Cheshire. She is also survived by sister-in-law Nancy Porto of Hamden, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters Mary Pascone, Caroline Angelini, and Dorothy Germano, and brothers Stephen, Frank, and William Norko.
Along with her husband of thirty-eight years, she was the owner of the Franco Beverage Company. During the twenty years of its existence the business operated in several locations in the Hill section of New Haven. After the business was sold, she worked part-time at Kuehl’s Drug Store in the Spring Glen section of Hamden. Mrs. Franco later became an employee of the Second New Haven/Colonial Bank in the customer service department. She retired in 1985.
Mrs. Franco was a communicant of St. Rita’s Church. She enjoyed knitting, reading, lunch outings with the ladies, trips to the casino, and visits with her grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and UCONN Women’s basketball. Her family would like to thank her caregivers, Carmen and Sandra, for their devotion to Frances in the last few years of her life.
Friends may visit with her family Monday, December 27th from 5-7 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, and are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial in Divine Mercy-St. Rita Parish on Tuesday, December 28th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Donations in her honor may be made to Gaylord Hospital, P.O. Box 400, Wallingford, CT 06492, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

Services

Visitation: December 27, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

203-288-0800

Mass of Christian Burial: December 28, 2021 10:00 am

St. Rita Church
1620 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

203-248-5513

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  1. Dear Deb, John, Bern, Nan, Bernie V, Scott, GG, Berenice,
    We are extending our heartfelt sympathy at this extremely difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. Aunt Faye such a beautiful woman inside and out. We had the best of times, attending Yankee games together. RIP Aunt Faye! We love you.
    With deepest condolences,
    Nancy, John, Jason, Lisa, Mark, Fernanda, Baby Thomas

  2. Dear Deb, John, Bern, Nan, Bernie V, Scott, GG, Berenice,
    I am heartbroken. Faye was the best sister-in-law! We have known each other, since we were teenagers, in each other’s weddings, enjoyed taking trips with the kids.
    With deepest sympathy,
    Aunt Nancy

  3. Dear Debbie and Johnny. So sorry for your loss. If there anything I can do for your family please let me know . My prayers 🙏 are with all of your family. Marcia Figueroa

  4. Debbie, Bern, Bernie, Scott and families,
    My condolences to you and your families on the passing of your beautiful, Mom, Mother-in-law and Grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and friendly hello to everyone she saw. The memories you all hold dear in your heart will keep her close to you and alive in your heart for generations to come
    Kate Regan Luciani
    Madison, AL


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