Francesco M. Mamone

Mamone, Francesco M. EAST GREENBUSH Francesco M. Mamone of East Greenbush, N.Y. passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008. Born and educated in Cardinale (CZ) Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria Teresa (Nistico) Mamone. He was predece-ased by his beloved wife of 41 years, Vittoria (DeGior-gio) Mamone and is survived by three children, Mrs. Teresa Marra (Sebastiano) of Italy, Vincenzo S. Mamone of East Greenbush, and Mrs. Rosetta Mascolo (Biagino) of East Greenbush; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Antoinetta DeFazio (Giuseppe) of France; two brothers, Graziano Mamone of Italy and Vincenzo Mamone of Germany. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Troy. Before immigrating to the United States with his family, he worked in the construction field for 11 years in Germany and once he came to the U.S. he was employed by Beltrone Construction in Latham, N.Y., retiring in 1987. He frequented the Italian Community Center in Troy and enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with his family and friends, telling stories about his growing up. Funeral from the Bizzaro Funeral Home, 171 Hill St., Troy on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Anthony's Church in Troy, where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y.