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Margaret Mary DiFrancesca
1919 - 2017
BORN
1919
DIED
2017
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Margaret DiFrancesca Obituary
She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Joseph and Patricia DiFrancesca, and Attorney Donald and Katherine DiFrancesca. She is also survived by her six grandchildren and their spouses, Dr. Joseph DiFrancesca (Karen), Trisha DiFrancesca Maynard (Mark), Attorney Beth DiFrancesca Steele (David), Neil DiFrancesca (Jennifer), Jill DiFrancesca Smith (Matthew) and Dr.
Michael DiFrancesca (Lauren) and eleven great grandchildren. Margaret is also survived by her sister, Rose Blanda Asselin, her nephew and godson, Normand Asselin, and seteral nieces and nephews.
Margaret was a long-time communicant of St. Patrick Cathedral and will be remembered for her undying love for her family.
Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, at Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Avenue, Norwich, Connecticut, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at St. Patrick Cathedral, 213 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 815 Boswell Avenue, Norwich, Connecticut.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick Cathedral Parochial School in Norwich. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret DiFrancesca
Gina Conover
May 2, 2017
Dear Donald and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
With deepest sympathies,
Gina Conover and Bud Zerillo
Sherry Deveau McGhghy
May 1, 2017
Sorry to hear of Mrs DiFrancesca's passing. I remember her from my school days and seeing her always smiling in church. She was a sweet lady.
LEN CORMIER
April 28, 2017
DON/JOE, hardest person too loose. 98 years was a lot of love and great spagetttty. RIP MAMA "D" LEN CORMIER
Rose Diodato-West
April 27, 2017
Uncle Don & family, so sorry to hear about Aunt Margaret. May she rest in peace. Sorry I can't be there to pay my respects. Love you all.
BOB CLAPP
April 27, 2017
DON: So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Things won't be the same "up on the hill". She certainly did a great job of raising her children and will be missed.
April 26, 2017
Joe and Donald, so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you both. Theresa Hundt
April 26, 2017
So sorry to hear this sad news. Joseph and Donald , you are in my prayers. Theresa Hundt. Sorry I can't be there.
Tom Shakun
April 26, 2017
Joe and Don the memories of your Mom will be eternal.
Kristi Surratt
April 26, 2017
DiFrancesca Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
May wonderful memories that you all shared together, bring you some comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you today, tomorrow and in the days ahead. My sincere condolences,
April 26, 2017
Although the loss is great ,how wonderful the Lord gave your family so many years with your mother. With sincere condolences and prayers. May she rest in peace. Jay and Anne Jurkiewicz
April 25, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
April 25, 2017
May the "God of all comfort" comfort you all at this time. (2 Cor 1:3)
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