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Frances Gotti Obituary
She is survived by her three daughters, Marlo Fischer (Terry), Viki Card (Frank) and Jennifer Gotti; 7 grandchildren, Jeanyne Scoles, Erin Govoni (Andrea), Allyson Fischer, Nicole Stelling (Kyle), Brendan Card (Yekaroma), Ashley Card and Evan Card, and five great-grandsons.
Frances was born on March 4, 1922 in Panama to Gerald and Beatrice Morrice, then moved to San Diego as a child with her mother and her sister, Marjorie.
Frances and Marjorie began dancing at a young age and became known for their expertise in Spanish dance, which led them to San Francisco in 1939 to dance in the World's Fair on Treasure Island.
France and Victor met and were married in 1942 and started their family soon after. They were married 72 years until Victor, sadly, passed away in 2014.
Frances enjoyed a wonderful life with Victor, who owned Ernie's restaurant in San Francisco with his brother, Roland and also co-own Scoma's Sausalito with the Scoma family. She loved the restaurant business and all the friends they met in their travels.
Her three daughters remember their mother as being loving, patient and most importantly, encouraging them to pursue their interests and dreams.
Frances served on the board of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and as a delegate to the society's national convention. She was named the "Woman of the Year" for San Francisco in 1992.
Frances always loved dogs and in recent years she found a new love in Roxy, her beautiful German Shepherd. She enjoyed her morning paper, dining out with friends and family where she stayed true to herself, always exhibiting class, style and elegance.
A mass celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 12:00 pm at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2320 Green Street in San Francisco. Reception following.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
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February 21, 2020
We miss seeing Frances in mass at SVDP. She was such a sweet and kind person. We loved sharing the front row pews with her. The kids loved seeing pictures of her sweet dog too.
Belated but heartfelt condolences.
Melissa
May 17, 2019
Dear Viki/Frank, Marlo/Terry, Jennifer and all grandchildren:
Your mother/in-law/grandmother will always be remembered as a the classy, sophisticated, beautiful, and caring matriarch of your family. May she rest in peace with Victor for eternity now. Sorry for your loss.
Mary Anne O'Keeffe
Viki Corsini-Stockwell
May 6, 2019
I grew up with Vicki and Marlo and spent a lot of time with them and their parents. They were a large part of my childhood. They were a grand family. I have so many memories of time spent with them at the Russian River during the summer. I even feel like I was able to share their grandmother, Tillie, as she lived next door to me in Larkspur. She was like a grandmother to me. I feel fortunate to have spent the time I did with all of them. Frances and Victor were a loving couple and a joy to be with. I send my heartfelt sympathies to her children, grand-children and great-grand- children and thank Vicki and Marlo for making me feel welcome in spending time with them and with Frances.
May 4, 2019
Sending my heartfelt condolences especially to Marlo, Viki and Gina Your Mom was so gracious, elegant and stylish!
For many years,she and your Dad
were our wonderful neighbors on Pacific Avenue.
Your Dad has been waiting for her! Now they are together forever!
Fondly,
M.J. Thomas
Marc Fong
May 3, 2019
She was a wonderful, beautiful lady. The world will be a sadder place without her, but she and Victor will now be able to continue their eternal love affair. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
April 29, 2019
To the family,
I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.
R.D.
Birmingham, AL
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