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Francesca Finocchiaro Obituary

Francesca Finocchiaro Dec. 3, 1926 - July 31, 2011 Francesca Finocchiaro is survived by her son Anthony, of San Bruno California, his wife Lillian and their children, Domenic and Angela Finocchiaro. She was preceded in death by her son, Salvatore and by her husband of 34 years Domenico Finocchiaro. Also preceded in death by her parents Salvatore and Francesca DiFranco & six siblings Frank, Domenico, Joseph & Josephina DiFranco and Santina Scotto. Born in Augusta, Sicily. A member of the Sociata Di San Domenico and the Italian American Women's Guild. Her two grandchildren brought her so much joy and love to whom she loved cooking pasta, cookies and french fries for. Her favorite time was when she was surrounded by family and friends where she was able to share her love for cooking. Many enjoyed her Italian dishes. Nonna's cookies will be missed by all. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Sneider & Sullivan & O'Connell's Funeral Home, 977 So. El Camino Real in San Mateo. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Robert's Catholic Church, 1380 Crystal Springs Road in San Bruno with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma to follow. Donations in Francesca's memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2011.

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Martin & Ana Maria McCubbin

August 5, 2011

Tony, Lil, Domenic and Angela:
May the memories of the happy times you enjoyed together give you comfort. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.

August 3, 2011

Tony,Lil,Domenic, & Angela,
May the memories of sharing time in her garden along with the wonderful smells and flavors eminating from her kitchen help to ease your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Jacobs family.

August 2, 2011

Tony, Lil, Domenic and Angela,
We are so saddened by your loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers our with you.

The Scarpino Family

Uniacke Family

August 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in the many happy memories you have of this special lady

Lareina Chu

August 2, 2011

My deepest condolences. Nonna was amazing and always remember her in that way. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 2, 2011

Tony, Lil,Dom and Angela:
SOO very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
~The Prieto Family

Chris Sevieri

August 2, 2011

May Frances rest in peace and Tony, Lil, Dom & Angela find comfort remembering all the good times they shared. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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