Obituary of Francesca Porpiglia

PORPIGLIA, Francesca- Peacefully on Saturday, September 25th at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Fortunato (Fred) and cherished mother of Carmen (Cheryl), Joe (Laura) and the late Tina (Charlie) Pollak. Loving Nonna of Angela, Christopher, Jordan, Joey and Stephanie. Survived by her two sisters, her nieces and nephews in Italy, and Fred's family, in Sudbury, Vancouver and Italy. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. Mrs. Porpiglia's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Tuesday, September 28th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street, St. Catharines on Wednesday, September 29th at 11 am. Entombment to follow in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Vigil Prayers will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday at 3 pm. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.