She was born October 31, 1928 in Brooklyn NY. Frances was raised on a small dairy farm in upstate New York with six Brothers and three Sisters. Married and moved to Decatur Georgia and then to Sarasota FL, where she raised three children. She was a devoted, loving, working Mother who always put her children first. She was employed by EMR in Sarasota for 18 years before she retired. She loved her church, her family and large family gatherings around a table with Italian style Sausage, Spaghetti and handmade meatballs, all prepared by her. In retirement she was very independent and enjoyed sewing, wood crafting, and playing cards with friends at the Oakwood Manor rec-center in Sarasota.
Frances was loved and admired by all who knew her. Her loss to us is our greatest pain and her life with us here on Earth and her Heavenly presence is now our greatest joy. God bless you Mother, and thank you.
She is survived by two Sons and Daughter-in-laws, Ralph and Kay Box and Richard and Carolyn Box, Grandchildren David and Jarrod Box, Kari Stringer, Katie Bass, Krystal and David Robinson and Great grandchild Ryker Robinson, Brothers and Sister-in-laws Tony and Jari Fazio and Joe and Sharon Fazio, Nephew Angelo and Sarah Hoage and many other wonderful Nieces and Nephews who all loved her very much.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Augustine & Anna Fazio, Her beloved Daughter, Anna Marie Barton, Her Brothers and Sisters, Tess Letizia, Mike Fazio, Jerry Fazio, Junior Fazio, Tom Fazio, Anna Lonstein and Theresa Persico
Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home is entrusted with final care.
Arrangement are being made at Palm-Roberts Funeral Home & Memorial, 170 Honora Ave. Sarasota, and FL. 34232, 941-371-4962. Due to Current world events, there will be no service at this time. We are hopeful that in the near future, we may be able to hold a celebration of life when it’s safe.
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