Frances Marchese

Marchese, Frances TROY Frances Mary Marchese, 90, of Sherman Ave., Troy died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Northwoods Nursing Home. Born in Troy on August 25, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Mary DeAcetis Finelli. Frances was the loving and devoted wife of the late Lozzette Marchese whom she was married to for 66 years. Frances lived 73 of her 90 years in the city of Troy, having resided 17 years in the village of Waterford. While in Waterford, Frances was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. She was an active member of the St. Mary's Altar Society as well as the school's PTA. She was very pleased and proud to have been a member of the St. Mary's School founding committee. Through the years Frances was also an active member of the Catholic Daughters, St. Joseph's PTA, and the Altar Society, and the Troy Italian Community Center. While a member of the ICC, she earned respect of the area wide competitors displaying her skills on the local bocci courts. Throughout her 90 years, family, home, and loved ones were the primary focus of Frances' life. With the loss of her mother at an early age, she left school after grade eight and went to work for Cluett Peabody, working for the next ten years, earning money to help support her ten younger brothers and sisters. Years later after having married Lozzette, her special talents served as the centerpeice for three generations of family gatherings. Survivors include her children, Michael Marchese (Glenda) of Texas, Carmen Marchese (Candace) of Troy, Robert Marchese (Linda) of Cape Cod, and Frances Weaver (Robert) of Calif. She is also survived by her brother John Finelli (Mary); and her sisters, Philomenia Mangione, Sr. Carmel Finelli S.A., and Patricia Finelli. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by her brothers, Frank Finelli, Anthony Finelli, and Sam Finelli; and her late sisters, Antoinette Catello, Louise Donato, and Stella Bizzaro; and her late daughters-in-law, Lorraine Joly Marchese, and Regina Charpen-tier Marchese; and her grandson, Carmen Anthony Marchese. The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 at St. Joseph's Church in Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. There are no viewing hours. Contributions in Frances' memory can be made to the Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202. Arrangements by the Bocketti Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy.