MaryAnn Frasco

MaryAnn was born on October 2, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph and Lucia Piscacelli Santini.

MaryAnn attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of St. Louise de Marillac. She was self-employed in the family business for many years. MaryAnn loved cooking, especially Italian food, vegetable and flower gardening, and canning.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Robert J. and Gregory T. Frasco; one grandchild, Mary Frances Frasco; brothers, Americo, Richard, Leo, Nicholas, Arthur “Art”, Riccardo and Carmen Santini; and sisters, Antoinette “Dollie” Vespa, Mickalaine “Micky” Kusturin, Irene Baietto, and Flaviette Fulgenzi.

She is survived by her children, Cindy (John) Tuxhorn of Springfield and Todd (Jennifer Riley) Frasco of Loami; seven grandchildren, J.R. (Missy) Tuxhorn, Craig Tuxhorn, Jared (Rachael) Tuxhorn, all of Springfield, Todd Frasco, Jr. of Loami, Tina Starkweather, Gus Riley, and Nick Riley, all of Springfield; seven great-grandchildren, John, Bella, Jenna, Jake, Rustin, and Rilynn Tuxhorn, and Devin Frasco; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins, including special niece, Sarah Mauney.

Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Private family ceremonies will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials & Tributes, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.