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Frances Cavalucci Obituary
Frances B. Cavalucci, 98, of Connecticut, formerly of McDonald, died Monday, January 14, 2019, in Connecticut.
She was born May 16, 1920, in W.Va., a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Oliverio Marrra.
Fran was a former member of St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, McDonald, where she was a CCD secretary.
She was also a devoted volunteer at the Heritage Library in McDonald. Fran was also a member of St. Margaret's in Madison, Conn.
Surviving are her children, Donna, and the late J.J. Dougherty of Conn., and James and Joy Cavalucci of Fla.; grandchildren, Daniel Dougherty of Fla., Sean Dougherty of Calif., Dara Terrio of Mass., and Jeffrey Dougherty of Conn., Sherry Widenhouse of N.C., Kelly Laughlin of Va. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Sarah, Shane, Rachel, Hannah, and Julia Dougherty, Michael and Ryan Terrio, Madison and Keaton Widenhouse, and Abigail Laughlin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Cavalucci (1974); brothers and sisters, Mary Guzzo, Della Ossola, Ruth Pulice, Rose Talerico, James Marra, Josephine Verlato, Sara Mercurie and Frank Marra.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, 219 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Cavalucci
Linda Munger
January 11, 2025
Where have the last five years gone? I continue to remember our times together, especially at the library. I retired last April but still think of you, Dear Friend.
Linda Munger
January 11, 2020
How can a person put in enough words to express how much they miss someone? Fran was one of those special people in my life.
Linda Crowley
January 17, 2019
I worked with Fran when she was the CCD secretary at St. A. I use to tell her I wanted to be her when I was older...walking everyday and always involved! RIP sweet Fran!
January 17, 2019
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of times spent together s you celebrate a life well lived.
Kimberly Alwine
January 17, 2019
Fran Cavalucci was the grandmother I wished I had. She was beyond kind. Her sauce was phenomenal! She will truly be missed.
Dave Burne
January 17, 2019
Jim & Cavalucci family, Sorry to hear about your mother. I notified a few of your old friends from Orbital. It's been a long time!
Linda Munger
January 17, 2019
Our dear sweet, Fran's passing is sad news. Her dedication to Heritage Public Library was beyond compare. She always teased me that she was a volunteer before I started working there in 1995. When I stopped to visit her in Connecticut a few years ago, we were in disbelief that it was happening. I'll treasure that evening and so many past memories of our times together. God love you Fran, I know we did.
Jim & Bonnie Grant
January 17, 2019
Frans family has our deepest sympathy. We knew Fran from the library and church. She was an extremely nice person.
January 17, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one in death.May the God of all peace and comfort,continue comforting you during your time of sorrow.
2corinthins1:3,4.
My heartfelt prayers with the family during your time of grief.
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