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Frances Sagona Obituary


FRANCES TERESA SAGONA (Age 93)  
On Sunday, November 20, 2011, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Sagona, Sr.; mother of Sandra L. Carlsen, Joseph S. Sagona, Jr., and Robert S. Sagona; grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of five. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, November 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Wednesday, November 23, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 22, 2011.

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December 9, 2011

I am truely saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was a lovely woman and was so very good to me. She always greeted me with a kiss, a hug and a smile. My heart aches with her passing.
God Bless you all.

J. Busche

Aunt Fran - Maid of Honor (left side)

Jim Sagona

November 23, 2011

Fran, Joe, Sandy, Joey. (Sorry, Bob. You didn't exist yet!) Christmas, perhaps 1955.

Connie Sagona

November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving around 1955. Dorothy, Fran, Fran's mom, Connie, Joey, Sandy, Stephen.

Connie Sagona

November 23, 2011

Connie Sagona

November 23, 2011

Dear Sandy, Joe & Bob – I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Fran's passing. She was a loving woman and such an important part of my early life. Hold tight to your wonderful memories for comfort, and know that there's a new angel in heaven watching over you. I sure wish I could be there – it's difficult to be so far away. I know that the love of those around you will help you through the days ahead. Please know that we keep you all in our hearts and prayers and that we send you love. Love, Connie

kelsey lee

November 22, 2011

To the family of Frances Sagona,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,

Jim Sagona

November 22, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom and my Godmother. She was a beautiful lady and I'll always remember her gentle spirit and smile. Please know that you are in my prayers always. Love, Jim

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