Emma L. (DiCicco) Francione Melrose, Massachusetts Obituary

Emma L. (DiCicco) Francione

<p>Emma L. (DiCicco) Francione passed away at the Greenwood Nursing &amp; Rehab Center in Wakefield on March 15, 2023. She was 94 years of age. Emma was born in the North End of Boston on March 10, 1929, she was raised in the North End and lived in Melrose for many years.</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;Emma was the wife of the late Joseph R. “Jaky” Francione. Loving mother of Deborah A. Francione, Daniel J. Francione &amp; his wife Ngoc and Daralyn Francione-Reardon &amp; her husband Stephen. Caring grandmother of Dante Francione, Joshua Jackiewicz and Daniel Francione Jr. Proud great grandmother of Divinty Francione. Sister of Teresa Connelly &amp; her husband John and the late Adeline Ponzo, Josephine Donato, Jenny McCall &amp; Louis DiCicco. Also survived by several nieces &amp; nephews.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 5:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 10AM, followed by a burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Relatives &amp; friends are respectfully invited to attend.</p>
March 10, 1929 - March 15, 202303/10/192903/15/2023
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joyce Dicicco
April 11, 2023
My Aunt Emma, the beauty of the DiCicco Girls. She was a favorite of mine. She was such fun to be with. And was always there for me when I was growing up. I miss her beautiful smile and kindness. Love you, Honey, Honey.
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Cindy Kerrigan
March 22, 2023
So sorry to hear of Emma’s passing, such a lovely and sweet woman. May she rest in peace
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Bill Regan
March 20, 2023
Daralyn, Danny and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. We will both keep you and your family in mind in our prayers

Condolences,
Bill Regan
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Diane Tilley
March 19, 2023
On behalf of the staff and residents of the Greenwood Nursing home we offer our sympathy to Emma’s devoted daughters. Emma was a lovely woman who will be missed by all. We were fortunate to have her as part of our community! God Speed.
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Kay
March 18, 2023
Not a sweet soul to be found
All our love
Divinity and Kay
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John W. Gately, John H. Gately & Fred Sprague
March 17, 2023
The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.
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Laura Reynolds
March 17, 2023
Daralyn, Debbie and Danny - I grieve with you at the loss of your Mom - Emma. I pray Our Lord comfort you now and in the coming days to know she is at Peace and with Him. I ask Our Blessed Mother to cover you all under her Maternal mantle and keep you until you all are... Continue Reading
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