Francesca was born in Castellamare del Golfo, Sicily in 1936 and immigrated to the United States at the age of 10 with her mother, Maria, and sister, Brigida, to join her father, Giovanni, who was serving in the US Army.
Francesca was predeceased by her devoted husband, Francesco, and loving daughter, Donna Maria Zucchi.
Francesca is survived by her son Alexander, daughter-in-law Gina; son-in-law Mauro and 5 grandsons: Andrew, Matthew, Frank, Nicholas and Anthony . She is also survived by her sister, Brigida; and three nieces , Angela, Maria and Joanna.
Francesca was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Charles Parish in Staten Island, NY.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at St. Charles R.C. Church, Staten Island, NY with entombment at Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY at a time to be announced.