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Isabella Marie "Sweet Bella" Francesca

2011 - 2022

Isabella Marie "Sweet Bella" Francesca obituary, 2011-2022, Mechanicville, VA

BORN

2011

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel

3801 Augusta Ave

Richmond, Virginia

Isabella Francesca Obituary

FRANCESCA, Isabella "Sweet Bella" Marie, 11, went to Glory surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Dr. Jerome "Jerry" D. Gorman; and her grandmother, Abbey "Grandma Abbey" Francesca. She is survived by her loving parents, Mike and Chrissy Francesca; siblings, Olivia and Jake; grandparents, Donna "Hannah" Gorman and Tony "Grandpa Tony" Francesca; 23 aunts and uncles and way too many cousins to count. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 6006 Three Chopt Rd. A Celebration of Life reception will immediately follow Mass at the Tuckahoe Woman's Club, 4015 Dover Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to complete a "random act of kindness" in honor of Sweet Bella. If you would like to make a memorial contribution, please send to ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, 5211 W. Broad St., Ste. 100, Richmond, Va. 23230 or Connor's Heroes, P.O. Box 5512, Richmond, Va. 23220.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 10 to Aug. 17, 2022.

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Chrissy Francesca (Bella´s mom)

February 21, 2025

Bella I am suffocating without you! Looking at this tonight and your swim picture on here. I can´t take that this is real. I feel ripped to shreds

Random person

October 27, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dee Harris

August 14, 2022

Rest In Peace Sweet Bella no more pain or suffering . Now in the arms of sweet Jesus

My granddaughter is Savannah Styer so so sorry for your loss.

The Elliott Family (Mary, Chama, & Ciptyn)

August 11, 2022

There are some who bring a light so great into the world that even after they are gone, the light remains. May the Lord give you comfort and peace in your time of bereavement. We are praying for you all.

Karen Seeber

August 10, 2022

We are thinking of all of you ! It was an honor and privilege to coach Sweet Bella! She will always be in my heart. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Nancy & Charles Bryant

August 10, 2022

Dear Chrissy, Mike, Olivia and Jake & family, we are saddened to hear of sweet Bella´s passing. We are holding all of you close to our hearts and praying for your family . Heaven will be blessed with your sweet Angel. Sincerely Nancy & Charles Bryant & family.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

11

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Saint Bridget Catholic Church

6006 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23226

Aug

11

Service

1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuckahoe Women's Club

4215 Dover Rd., Richmond, VA 23221

Funeral services provided by:

Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel

3801 Augusta Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

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