A lifelong resident of Portland, Frances was known for the meticulous care of her yard filled with beautiful flowers and her fashionable attire. Frances’s biggest passion wasn’t her yard or fashion trends, it was her family. Nothing was more important and she always put her family first. She was a dedicated mother and “Ma/Grammy” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Holidays and family gatherings were a special time for her as she loved being together and enjoying delicious Italian meals. Frances’s secret to longevity was all about staying active and doing things she enjoyed such as neighborhood walks, shopping, antiquing, and occasional trips to Boston’s North End. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed a good book.
Frances attended Portland High School and married the love of her life, Joe, on June 21, 1953. Together they raised their two children and were actively involved in their school activities and attended all sporting events. Once her children were in school she went to work at Fairchild Semiconductor in South Portland until her retirement. Her children knew her as a hard worker and she instilled a strong set of values that have shaped and guided them throughout their lives. She set the example of how to live your life with integrity, compassion, and a strong work ethic. One of her favorite sayings was “always do your best and give your all”.
Frances will be missed by her loving children, Susan (Marzilli) Hight and her husband Kevin, Larry Marzilli and his wife Debra; her grandchildren, Francesca (Marzilli) Anderson and her husband M. Mark, Miranda (Marzilli) Tripp and her husband Joshua, Kevin Hight Jr., Jason Hight, Garrin Brady and wife Coral; her great grandchildren, Madeline Anderson, Dominic Tripp, Liam and Sylvester Brady; her siblings, Marguerita Smith and Vincent (Jimmy) Martorano and his wife Elizabeth (Betty) and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Frances was predeceased by her husband of Forty years, Guiseppie (Joseph) Marzilli; her siblings, Ann Veino and husband Vaughn and Gloria Stanhope and her husband William; her brother-in-law, Lindy Smith.
Friends may call Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 4-8 P.M. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10 A.M. at St. Peters Church 72 Federal St. Portland, ME. Immediately following services, interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery South Portland, ME.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital 22 Bramhall St. Portland, ME 04102.
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