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Frances Tortorici Obituary

Beloved teacher, 'always devoted to children,' of Prince's Bay Loving wife, mother and cherished grandmother, Frances Tortorici, age 78, passed away on September 9, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, she and her young family moved to the New Springville area of Staten Island in 1972, and later to Prince's Bay, where she and her husband Charles resided for the last 34 years. An untiring homemaker as her children grew, Frances returned to school in mid-life and earned a B.S. degree in Education from Wagner College in 1993. Always devoted to children, Frances retired in 2020 as a beloved teacher of 26 years at the Castleton Hill Moravian Preschool. Frances enjoyed reading, needlepoint and hosting her entire extended family for the holidays. Surviving are her devoted and caring husband of 57 years, Charles, son Charles, daughter-in-law Claudia Califano and grandchildren Charles, Jr. and Aurelia, son Joseph, daughter-in-law Shelley and step-grandchildren Janette and Caitlin, and son Michael, daughter-in-law Kathy and grandchildren Matthew and Daniella. Viewing will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hanley Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 14th at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church, 61 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306 followed by the interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island. To send condolences please visit www.hanleyfuneralhome.com. Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306 (718) 351-1800. Hanley Funeral Home 60 New Dorp Lane Staten Island, NY 10306 (718) 351-1800

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2021.

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lauren piccirillo

September 5, 2025

You were the best teacher. Joey loved your class. We miss you.

Amila Goonawardena

September 12, 2021

Amila Goonawardena

September 12, 2021

Amila Goonawardena

September 12, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family. My daughter Dulanya had Mrs. Tortorici in 2017 as her Pre-K 3 teacher at Castleton Hill. She was a wonderful teacher and Dulanya will miss her. These are some of the memories with Mrs. Tortorici. May her beautiful soul Rest In Peace.

Kelly Ostreicher

September 12, 2021

My son Dominic had Mrs. Tortorici in 2020 when school was shut down and this was her last class before retiring. She adapted to Google classroom and would send videos for the class to watch from home. She individually called each of us at home to check in on us as well. She will be missed. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss.

Lauren Piccirillo

September 12, 2021

My son had Mrs. T in Castleton Hill. She was an angel, the most amazing teacher. My heart hurts with this sad news.

ToniMaria Cosentino

September 12, 2021

Our Beautiful Aunt Frances,
You will forever be in our hearts. We miss you and love you very much. We will always cherish the memories we shared . I am going to miss our phone conversations too! Until we meet again.
With all our love,
ToniMaria, Anthony & Hailey

Amy DelRosario

September 12, 2021

My daughter Jessica and my son Jake had Mrs. Tortorici in 1996 and 2003. I will never forget her patience, understanding and love she had for all the kiddoes. I am now a preschool teacher and I think of her everyday when I call one of my kids Sugar plum. She will be missed!

Phyllis & Louis Ballarino

September 12, 2021

Dear Charles, Claudia and family. We offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. May she forever rest in peace.

Wojtach Family

September 12, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family, Alan will miss you, you have changed his little heart forever, RIP

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