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Frances J. McDonald, a lifelong resident of Yonkers, NY, died suddenly on July 1, 2007 at age age of 53. Frances was born on February 1, 1954 to the late Peter and Catherine (Barry) Grippo. Frances was a devoted volunteer for 15 years with the Girl Scouts of South Yonkers. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Sr., in 1974. Frances is survived by her devoted son, Frank McDonald, Jr. of the Yonkers Police Dept. and loving daughter-in-law, Robin McDonald. Frances was also a dear sister to Peter Grippo and Margaret Crouse and a dear grandmother to Frank III and Nicole McDonald. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and dearest friends, Anne and Dana Jackson. Friends may call at the Sinatra Memorial Home, 601 Yonkers Ave. on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial St. Casimir's Church on Thursday, July 5, at 10 am. Entombment, Mt. Hope Cemetery. SINATRA MEMORIAL HOME 601 Yonkers Avenue Yonkers (914)963-5263 www.sinatraffh.com

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Published by The Journal News on Jul. 3, 2007.

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