Obituary of Francesca M. Frattini
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Francesca (Frances) Frattini (Greco) of Ringwood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She is predeceased by her husband, James C. Frattini (1989). She is survived by her two children James Frattini (Jennifer Gizzi) and Laurie Studley (Timothy Studley). She is the loving grandmother of her four grandchildren, James and Joseph Frattini (8), Samuel Studley (3), and Nathan Studley (11 mo). Francesca is survived by her siblings, Barbara Buccola, Stella Marzot, Conrad Greco, Vincent Greco (Eleonora Valenzano), Arthur Greco (Allene Chung), and Antoinette Rudolph (Ray Rudolph). She is a loving aunt to numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.
Francesca was born February 3, 1949 in Sant’ Arsencio, Italy to the parents of Maria (Procaccio) and Arsencio Greco. She came to America at the age of five and lived in Corona Queens, New York until she was married on April 8, 1971. She and her husband raised their family in Ringwood, New Jersey.
Francesca was actively involved in her community throughout the 43 years she lived in Ringwood (i.e. Ringwood Woman’s Club, Ringwood Chamber of Commerce).
She volunteered and supported the Red Ribbon Academy. She enjoyed sewing, interior design, reading, bowling, and spending time with her family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation (coloncancerchalleng.org).
Viewing services will be Sunday November 20, 2016 from 2pm-6pm at Oakland Memorial Home (330 Ramapo Valley Road Oakland, NJ 07436. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday November 21, 2016 at 12pm at St. Mary’s Church (17 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ).