Florence Mildred Wayne

Florence, or Flo, as she was sometimes called, was born, at home, to Frederick and Doris Susan, June 9th, 1930. She graduated from West Side High School, Newark, NJ 1948.

Florence married the late William Francovitch 1952.

She is survived by her loving husband Vincent Wayne, 2 children: Elaine Ditchkus of Toms River, NJ, son William Francovitch of Bayville, NJ, 5 grandchildren: Joseph, William, Jaime, Erin, and Jesse, 7 great grandchildren: Kevin, Christopher, Nicole, Melanie, Mary, Gianluca, and Eliana, 2 Sisters: Dorothy Francovitch from Cotonsville, Maryland, and Judy Porsovage of Fort Myers, Florida, brother in law Robert Porsavage, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Florence was a Home Health Aid in Whiting, NJ and served as captain of the Whiting First Aid squad for many years.

In 2000 Florence met Vincent at his nephews wedding and found a common bond - dancing. Florence relocated to California to be with Vincent and they became permanent dancing partners, as husband and wife on June 12th, 2001. They spent 20 years leading a wonderful, loving, happy life.

Florence was a strong, loving, caring person, always putting everybody first. She always had a kind word, a smile and laughter that could warm your heart. Always willing and able to sing and dance. She will be deeply missed.

"Your memory is our Keepsake with which we will never part.

God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts."