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Francesca Sorice Obituary
Francesca Sorice of Middletown, NY, died peacefully with her family surrounding her on Saturday, August 30, 2008. She was 92.
The daughter of the late Felice and Teresa Napolitano, she was born on March 5, 1916 in Avella, Italy.
Francesca was a homemaker who loved her family, especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who never failed to bring a smile to her face and joy to her heart.
She was predeceased by her husband, Pelligrino; son, Guiliano; sisters, Maria and Anna Napolitano and brother, Pelligrino Napolitano.
Her survivors include two daughters, Filomena Rosanelli and husband, Paolo and Maria Drago of Middletown; daughter-in-law, Gloria Sorice of Pine Bush, as well as her four sons, Antonio and wife, Orsolina, Felice and wife, Rita, Andrea and wife, Saviana and Guiseppe Sorice. Francesca is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Visitation hours are from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, September 1 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2 at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, 149 Cottage St., Middletown followed by burial in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown.
Funeral arrangements by Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home; 845-343-6309 or applebee-mcphillips.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Donna Behr
September 4, 2008
To guiseppe(Joe),It has been many years since I have seen you and your parents. I have been looking for you. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.From what I remember about her she was a very caring,hard working woman.I remember going to her house for lunch and watching her make pasta and sauce from scratch.It was always wonderful being there.we would sit down to eat and then your father would give us some of his wine that he made himself and kept in the basement.The kids loved going in the back yard and picking grapes from the vines.Those are some sweet memories of mine.May you find some sweet memories of your own that gets you through the hard times and may God bless you and your family.
Toni Lyn Rosanelli
August 31, 2008
You will always be in our hearts and prayers. We will miss you.
Love you Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren,
Vince, Toni Lyn, Gabriella, Paolo and Vincent
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