Anna Marie Francese
Anna Marie Francese
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Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Michelina Pellegrino.
Anna attended Immaculate Conception School and was a graduate of Westerly High School, Class of '52. Along with her husband, she owned and operated the Roger Williams Inn for 32 years. She was a devoted communicant of Immaculate Conception Church who placed the highest importance on her faith and family.
Besides her husband Frank, Anna is survived by her three children, Joseph L. Frances and wife Gina, Margaret A. Caster and husband Richard, and Gerald A. Francese and wife Kathleen; her sister Mary P. Clark; ten grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by five siblings, Antonio, Pasquale, John and Joseph Pellegrino, and Nancy Clark.
All services will be private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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