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Francis DiMarco Obituary

DiMARCO Francis "Frank" DiMarco entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at the age of 86. Frank, a WWII veteran and an active member of VFW Post 6640, lived a full life. He is survived by 3 daughters, Linda Quick (Jerry), Roseann DiMarco and Frances Hannan (Jack); three grandchildren, Robin, Christopher and Jill; and two great grandchildren, Avery and Jack William. Also survived by his sister, Phil Canino; a niece, Toni Vallejos; great niece, Julia; and great nephew, Sam. Frank was in the retail shoe business for Maison Blanche and Labiche's. He was the owner of DiMarco Freeman Shoes, and in retirement was employed by Perlis Clothing. Frank was a regular at Moe's Chalet and Jefferson Orleans South and is now dancing with the Angels! Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Akula Foundation (Canon Hospice), P.O. Box 850715, New Orleans, LA 70185. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, 2012.

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Louise Caldarara

February 18, 2012

Dear Fran,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your former DHS classmate, Louise

Donna Levin

February 18, 2012

Linda, Roseanne, and Frannie, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad our thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish so bad I could have seen all of you today. I'm thinking of you and know you will find comfort in fond memories. Miss you all, Donna and Boys

February 17, 2012

Dear Fran and family,
We are sorry to of your dad's passing. I know he knew my Uncle Henry Palazzolo from the shoe business. I imagine when he isn't dancing he is making sure that all of the ladies have all the newest and most stylish shoes. We wish we could be there with you. Love, Sue and Gary Cloninger

February 17, 2012

To the DiMarco family,
I knew Frank from Mo's Chalet. He was always such a sweet and kind person. I know you have wonderful memories of him. Sorry for your loss.

-Jonell

February 17, 2012

Fran, I am so sorry about your father. You, your family and he are in my prayers.
Blessings,
Mary Beth Ellis

February 17, 2012

To the DiMarco Family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you
I am so sorry for your loss.

Your Friend Al Koteas

Jenny Irwin

February 17, 2012

To dear Fran, and all of your family, my heartfelt sympathies. I know that you have wonderful memories to cherish. - Jenny, Warren, Cameron, Helen Rayne, and Palmer

Rachel Miller

February 16, 2012

Robin and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find peace through this and are able to remember, with a smile, all of the wonderful times you had with your "Papa". God Bless!
-The Miller Family

Donna Dodd

February 16, 2012

To Roseann & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your special memories fill your hearts at this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Love, Dee

Carl Phyfer

February 15, 2012

Jeff & I are sending you all our deepest sympathies on the passing of Uncle Frank. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him!
Love Carl & Jeff

February 15, 2012

To Fran and family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. My heart goes out to all the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; may your family stay rich in stories of his life. Lilian Mullane, MPCDS.

February 15, 2012

I am so glad that I danced his last dance with him. He was a very good friend to me. My thoughts and prayers is with his family. Beverly Bourg

February 15, 2012

Your "Baby" Sister loves you very much and will miss you always. Phil

Dena Majett

February 15, 2012

My deepest condolences to Fran and family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived..

Courtney Cheek Couvillon

February 15, 2012

Fran and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Couvillon Family

Brenda Silverstrim

February 15, 2012

Fran,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Reading his obituary, he sounds like a fun loving man who fought for his country and created a loving family. I can see him dancing with the angels as well.
Love,
Brenda

Ann Lama DiVincenti

February 14, 2012

I will always remember Mr. Frank and Miss Rosalie and all of the good times we had. Linda, Rosanne and Fannie, you are in my prayers
Ann Lama DiVincenti

Robin Albert

February 13, 2012

A candle for my Papa. May he rest in peace.
Love forever & always,
Robin

Wayne Mayberry, III

February 12, 2012

I have a lot of wonderful memories of Uncle Frank as a child. I'm sure he's dancing with my grandmother and his dear friend, Dottie Mayberry as I type this note. Hard to imagine she has been gone for 23 years next month. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.

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