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Bernardina Donfrancesco Obituary

DONFRANCESCO Bernardina (Fraioli) Donfrancesco, age 84, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 12, 2006 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, with her loving family by her side. Born in Colfelice Frosinone, Italy, on August 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Antionette Farioli, she was a Bridgeport resident for 30 years moving to Stratford 20 years ago. She was a retired employee of the Panettieri Shirt Co. Mrs. Donfrancesco was the widow of Nicola Donfrancesco. Survivors include her beloved children, Mary Quattrucci of Shelton, Tommasso Donfrancesco of Bridgeport, Anna Vitale of Stratford, Angelo Donfrancesco of Shelton, Roseann Fantasia and Donald Donfrancesco, both of Stratford; 25 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Antoinette Green. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 9 a.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, and at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Shrine, 2539 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be in St. Michael Chapel Mausoleum, Stratford. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2006.

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Fran Nicholas

December 18, 2006

To my loving neighbor... My children will remember you always as the Candy Lady.... I will pray for you and your family, for you are a person that will be truly missed. I will consider myself blessed to have known a wonderful person as yourself. Love you,
Fran, Jim, Jay, Ryan, James and Jaymi Nicholas

Liz Grasso & Rui Santos

December 15, 2006

Nicole & Family,
"Naunie" will always be in our memories. She was one of a kind!
Nicole, I know how much Naunie meant to you I hope you can be strong for the days to come. She will be greatly missed. I'm sorry I can not be there for you. But know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Timothy Voight

December 15, 2006

To Don & Family, What can I say' NAUNI was truly the greatest Mom, she was my second Mom growing up. I will never forget her, may she find peace in God's Hands, I'm here for ya always Big D, GOD BLESS YOU ALL,,Love Tim Darlene Matthew & Lil Timmy,xoxo

Louise Honcharik

December 15, 2006

Don't Weep Tears for Me
Don't weep tears of sadness for me
Because I am gone, for I am not.
Don't weep tears of loneliness for me, for I am not.
Don't weep tears for me because you think I am in pain,
For I am not.
Don't weep tears for me because I have left you, for I have not.
If you must weep tears for me, then let them be for the
Love, warmth, and the joy I have brought
And will continue to bring.
Feel the warmth, love, the joy
That is me.
Weep those tears for me now, my dearest,
For you see,
I am your guardian angel,
I am your mother of faith.
I love you.

Louise & Mike Honcharik & Family

December 15, 2006

Dear Roseann, Donald and rest of your family~~
Words can not say enough how deeply sorry we are to hear about the loss of your Mom, and what a shock too, and reading about Antionette's passing as well. We moved out of Bpt. in 1993. You all have been in our thoughts threw out the years and we sure have had some great memories of when we all lived on Hancock Ave, and a great many laughs too. You all are in our prayers. Would love to hear from you, it has been many many years. God Bless. Love

Robin Garay

December 15, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Patti Chiazzese

December 15, 2006

To mom(mary)and to everyone who has lost nauni,my prayers and thoughts are with you all.i'm sorry that i can be there for all of you.She will be missed.Love You All.Ma I'm just a phone call away.Love you always Patti

richard cummings

December 15, 2006

I am sorry for your troubles
your mother and father are together in heaven now

william fargiano

December 15, 2006

To Donald and the entire Donfranceso family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
I can hear hear you're mom saying "wutta you doing?'",remember Don?Those were the days.Sorry I cant be there.
Love You and God Bless.
Sincerely
William Farg Fargiano

Lisa Fabrizi

December 14, 2006

Donnie, Danny and Families,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother, may only happy memories fill the days ahead for you.

Leonard & Lisa Fabrizi

Kim Gosselin Gibson

December 14, 2006

Mrs D. you were like a 2nd mom to me while growing up on Hancock Ave, You will be the brightest star in the sky.
Love Kim

Cheryl Dini

December 14, 2006

Ann & Ro, I can't say enough about what good daughters you have been and what a sweet Mom you had. I know she will be sadly missed but forever remember the good times shared & know your friends are there for you. What ever you need, ask. My love is with you now at this time of sorrow and always, Cheryl

DIANE LAKO

December 14, 2006

TO THE FAMILY: MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED. YOUR MOM WILL BE MISSED.

john moylan

December 14, 2006

Joyce and Angelo, My prayers are with you. Mom was a wonderful person. She had to be with that family. Give my best to all of them.

MARLENE VITALE

December 14, 2006

TO THE FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES. NAUNI, WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO ALL OF US. SHE WAS EVERYBODY'S MOM. SHE WILL BE MISSED ALWAY'S AND FORGOTTEN NEVER.

LOVE TO THE FAMILY, FRAN AND MARLENE VITALE

Melissa Lewkowicz

December 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ersie Pettway

December 14, 2006

May god Bless and Keep You. Rest my Dear Ms Donfrancesco, all is well. Roseanne this is Ersie sorry to hear about your lost, I will try to make the veiwing On Saturday, though we were not in touch, you were always in my thoughts. May God strengthen you and your family during this time. Blessings and God Peace be upon your family, may your mom enter into the Holy Gates as the sweet, loving caring person that she was. I can remember even though I was over weight your mom and you guys never held it against me you still try to feed me everytime you saw me. I always would try to refuse but you would not take no for an answer and boy am I glad you didn't. Roseanne give me a call 260-7357. Love always Ersie

Barbara Belotti

December 14, 2006

Dear Ann & Rose,
I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I am thinking about you in your time of sorrow. She will never be far away from you. Cherish the good times you spent along this journey we call life and know you will meet again.
Sincerly,
Barb Belotti

Darlene Voight

December 14, 2006

To Donny and family.. words can not express how sorry we are for the loss of your Mom, May she rest in peace,, we are always here for you Donny, God has a new Angel, peace and love to you and the Family,

Joy Sideleau

December 14, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Thomas J Vigorito

December 14, 2006

To Angelo and family, My deepest sympathies. Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss.

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