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Frances Soriano Obituary
Frances Soriano, age 82 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21. 2021 at St. Joseph's Manor. Born on October 8, 1938 in Bridgeport, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Soriano. A loving sister, cousin, and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Frances is survived by her beloved brother, Joseph "Jerry" Soriano of VA and many cousins of both the Connecticut and New Jersey families.
In early life Frances was in show busines in New York, London, England, Las Vegas and more. Leaving the theater, she worked in Honolulu for the Mayors' performing arts commission. Upon her return to Connecticut, she was employed by the City of Bridgeport until her retirement. Frances was a lover of the theater and music. She will be missed by family and her many friends.
All funeral services will be held privately. Arrangements have been entrusted to Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull and online condolences may be left by visiting us at www.abriola.com.
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Louise Schine Silverman
January 31, 2021
My dearest friend from kindergarten. I will always remember you with a smile and our happy days on Buena Vista road.
Don Derman
January 26, 2021
Sad news to hear of Frankie’s passing. Memories of her growing up. My sister ( who has since passed) and Fran were born at the same time and in the same hospital in Bridgeport. Her brother and I go back a long way.
My sympathy and thoughts go out to the Soriano family.
Don Derman
Long time acquaintance
Charlene Wilkins
January 26, 2021
Affectionately called “Aunt Frannie” by Jerry’s three daughters, we loved visiting her every summer as kids. She was always a fun and joyful person who had a million-dollar smile. She had the most incredible collection of costume jewelry, Hawaiian moo moos and theatre garb that we would put on and prance around the house while she laughed and told us the story behind every item. As adults, she always stayed connected with us and continued her Tony Award-winning role as Aunt Frannie. Rest in peace, Aunt Frannie, you will be missed. Love, Charlie.
Karen Kaczanowski
January 25, 2021
Fran was a lovely neighbor here at Cartright Towers. Deepest Sympathy.
Sandra Kaeser McFarland
January 25, 2021
Frances and I were in Irene Comer's dancing classes together in Bridgeport circa 1949. We ran into each other again around 1958 when she told me her stage name, Francesca Bell, and that she was going to appear in the London production of West Side Story. She was so excited and I was excited for her. I never saw her again but I never forgot her. My sympathy to her family.
Eileen Laino Kirby
January 24, 2021
Beautiful memories of Fran as children at Stratfield School.
Always friendly, and kind. Rest in peace, Fran.
My deepest sympathy to her brother, and family.
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