Name: Visitation for FRANCA FRANZAROLI
Start: 2020-01-14T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-15T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home

FRANZAROLI, Franca Of Chestnut Hill, MA, and Delray Beach, FL, age 87, Jan. 8, 2020. Devoted mother of Leo, Richard, Judith and Susan Locke. Loving grandmother of Juliana Locke, Nathaniel Locke, Joia Locke and Luca Campbell. She also leaves her longterm companion, Michael Laurano. Franca was founder and namesake of the successful Boston-based tour company, Donna Franca Tours. Specializing in custom and group travel programs to Italy, the company has been in operation for more than 50 years. Franca served as president until her passing. For her economic contributions to Italy, Franca was conferred the title of Cavaliere by the President of the Republic of Italy. For her charitable work in the country, she was given the title of Countess of Sant' Agata. She was also active in Boston's Italian-American community and known in the area for her philanthropy, especially in the area of education for young children. Above all, Franca profoundly loved her family. She will be missed for her contagious smile and endless passion for life. She lived it to the fullest and made an impact on everyone she knew. Visiting Hours Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 4-8pm in the Andrew J. Magni & Son FH, 365 Watertown St., Newton. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 10AM in St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Newton. Entombment to follow at Newton Cemetery. Franca's family asks that flowers not be sent to the wake. Instead, donations in her name may be made to: Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Andrew J. Magni & Son FH, Newton www.magnifuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for FRANCA FRANZAROLI

17 Entries

Linda Leventhal

January 16, 2020

Condolences to the family. Donna Franca was one of a kind and will be missed in the travel industry. I enjoyed working with her.

Linda Brenninkmeyer

January 16, 2020

To all her family and friends,

I wish I could have been with you all yesterday, but was there in spirit. I loved her so much. We had so many beautiful times together.

Don't think of her as gone away - her journey has just begun.
Life holds many facets...the Earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.

Think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost - and she was loved so much.

My heart is with you,
Linda B

Marcia Robinson

January 15, 2020

Sending my Deepest condolences to all - Donna Franca was a steadfast Ambassador to her beloved Italy, role-model, and a champion for children and education! You will be missed,

Raffaela & Vincenzo Florio

January 14, 2020

Condoglianze Vivissime a tutta la famiglia.

Miss Kafi. Sookia

January 14, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

January 14, 2020

January 14 2020
CONDOGLIANZE VIVISSIME A TUTTA LA FAMIGLIA
PER CHI COME NOI HA AVUTO MODO DI CONOSCERLA
E STIMARLA RIMARRA NEL CUORE.

MARCELLO GIOVANNINI

GABRIELLA MODIGLIANI

ROME ITALY

Joseph Malarney

Sent Flowers

In Our Thoughts Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

a loved one

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a loved one

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Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Laurence Laurano

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a loved one

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a loved one

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Raffaele Gueli

January 12, 2020

Condoglianze vivissime a tutta la famiglia

Michela Mancini

January 11, 2020

Condolances to her family . She was a column of Italian travels. We will miss her but I am glad I could learn from such a great woman.

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14

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home

365 Watertown Street, Rt. 16, Newton, MA 02458

Jan

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Church

28 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA

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365 Watertown Street, Rt. 16, Newton, MA 02458

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