Frances C. DiMenna

Frances C. DiMenna obituary, Blauvelt, NY

Frances C. DiMenna

Frances DiMenna Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pizzi Funeral Home on Jan. 11, 2026.
Frances C. DiMenna (née Narcisse), 88, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond DiMenna and a loving mother to Alex (deceased) and his wife Lisa, Laura, Karen, and Ray, and his wife Lynda. She was an adored grandmother to Alex, Kayla, and Ray. Frances was a caring sister to Lorraine and was predeceased by her sisters, Nancy and Marion. She is also survived by many loving relatives and dear friends.

If you knew Fran, the first thing you noticed was her smile - a bright, unmistakable smile that could light up a room, and often did. Above all else, Frances cherished her family. They were her greatest joy and her proudest role in life. Her love was constant, fierce, and unconditional.

A world traveler herself, Frances spent more than 40 years as a travel consultant, most notably with Closter Plaza Travel, where she shared her passion for exploration and connection with countless others.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4 – 8 PM at Pizzzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10 am at St. Catherine's RC Church, Blauvelt, NY, with interment to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances' honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: www.stjude.org/donate

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