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Francine Leone Obituary

LEONE Francine Leone, 60, passed away in her sleep on January 8, 2011 after a nine year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Bronx, NY on October 13, 1950 and relocated to North Miami, FL in 1957 and to Jacksonville in 1988. Ms. Leone retired from Bellsouth after 30 years as a service technician. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Wallace (Steve) and Michelle DeMarco; grandchildren, Jospeh DeMarco, Desiree DeMarco and Nicholas Wallace; mother-in-law, Gloria Leone and numerous family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 15th in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Interment will be held in Niagara Falls, NY at a later date. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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19 Entries

January 6, 2012

Teeka Leone

January 6, 2012

Miss you during the holidays more than ever. Wish we had more opportunities to talk. You are one funny lady. You did such a wonderful job with your girls: you must be so proud. Give my Johnna Bug a kiss for me. See you when I get there!

judith wittels

February 21, 2011

I have not seen Francine since high school & just learned of her death on Face Book. Though much time has passed, I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember Francine as a kind girl & if my memory does not fail me after all these years she made beautiful painted eggs. I pray all of your hearts will heal, by your photos it looks like Francine had a beautiful life with family & friends & isn't that all any of us can hope for.
Kind regards
Judith (Prisco) Wittels

Lynne Scheiner

January 27, 2011

Dear Jennifer and Michelle: I just learned of the loss of your mom. We had gotten together last year while she was in Niagara Falls with your Grandmom.
I remember great times in the swimming pool when you two were just little girls. She will be in my memories as a funny, sweet and hard working lady who loved her girls to the fullest. So sorry for your loss. Lynne Forcucci Scheiner Naples Fla.

george jankowski

January 20, 2011

jennifer & michelle;
i was very saddened to hear about the passing of francine. she was a very special mother & friend and will be deeply missed by many.

January 15, 2011

Michelle and Jen.
I am so sorry for your loss my heart is hurting for you both.You both will see her again only she will be healthy again and watching over all of you.May God keep you all safe until you meet again.We'll miss you Fran. Love Elaine

Bryan Miller

January 14, 2011

Fran was a very strong and funny woman. Everytime i was around her she always made me laugh. I'll keep her memory a treasure deep down in my heart. We all will miss her.

Jessie Mateo

January 14, 2011

I wish I could express the sorrow I, feel just knowing you are bearing a loss so profound. May it confort you to know that others care... If I, can help you in any way, don't hasitate to let me know.

Allison Saffran Rossi

January 14, 2011

I have known the Leone girls almost my whole life. After loosing touch for many years we have found our way back to the confortable place we always shared.I am thankful that I had the opportunity to reconnect with Fran, Jennifer, & Michelle. She will always be one of the strongest women I have ever known. She will be missed by many and forgotten by none. Love u girls!
XOXOXOXO

christine Hayward

January 14, 2011

Michelle,
I am so sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!

Michelle Cudworth

January 13, 2011

Jen

We love you very much and our thoughts are with you in this very difficult time.

Love
Ed & Michelle

Debbie Perrone

January 13, 2011

I had the pleasure of knowing mama Leone since I was about 11 years old. Michelle and I met in grade school and became great friends. Spending countless hours at their home and going camping were great childhood memories for me. I remember when i met Fran, i was in awe. I thought she was awesome. She was this petite blond lady with beautiful eyes, who climbed telephone poles for a living! She was the epitome of strength. Made us realize at a young age that a woman was capable of anything. And for that life lesson I wanted to thank her! You will be missed mama Leone! But your strength lives on through your amazing daughters! I love you MMB and Jennifer!

Brianne Dunkelbarger

January 13, 2011

Fran,
You were around for as long as I could remember! You will be greatly missed but I am at ease because I know Johnna has a friend up there now to keep her company. You two look after all of us down here and we'll meet up again soon!

Teeka Leone

January 13, 2011

Fran, you were so good to me and my babies. We love you like their second mom just as I love your girls like I was theirs. I'm rejoicing in that you are free and no doubt running around getting into everything in Heaven with your new found energy. Give Johnna a big kiss for us. I know she is with you. See you soon sister! MUAH!

Barbara Kressel

January 12, 2011

Our heart goes out to Fran's entire family.

Joe met Fran while working in the BellSouth Tower in Jax. They worked side by side everyday for a quite sometime. They acted like brother and sister. We quickly became friends with Fran and enjoyed her laughs. She had a very kind and giving nature about her. She will be sadly missed.

Although we will not be able to attend services for Fran she will be in our hearts and prayers.

Barbara & Joe Kressel

Rik & Edie Amato

January 12, 2011

Michelle & Jennifer,
Fran will be missed by so many. The 4th of July party won't be the same without Fran taking pictures! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 11, 2011

Fran spent several days with us in Arkansas. Since she and I had the same interest in life our connection was very quick. We shared many hours shopping, many long distance phone calls, lots of laughs, a few tears but I will always appreciate Fran for the love she had for my son (her son-in-law, Steve). I loved Fran like a sister almost and will remember her with love. I will miss her much. Margaret Wallace

Christine Bruno

January 11, 2011

Michelle & Jennifer,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. We had hoped to see her again this coming summer when she came to visit with your grandmother. She was a such a hard working and wonderful person! There wasn't anything she couldn't do!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chris Bruno & Joe D'Angelo

January 11, 2011

Fran, You will be missed! We had many years of working with you as one of the crew. We will miss your breakfast casserole in the mornings,the hard times you gave Jim about rubbing the Genie and you getting on Randy when he talked about the little birds and animals. Love, Anthony and Robin

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