Francine Paolucci

She is survived by Albert, her husband of 55 years, 4 children- daughter Jennifer Paolucci, daughter Susan and husband Anthony Musetti, son Philip and wife Gella Paolucci and daughter Stephanie and husband Anthony Galati, as well as 4 grandchildren- grandsons Anthony Musetti, Daniel Musetti, Samuel Paolucci and granddaughter Isabella Paolucci, dear sister Sally Ann and husband Dick Erickson, cherished brothers Joey Scarantino and Bobby and wife Flo Scarantino, dear brothers and sisters-in-law, John and wife Joann Paolucci and Vinny and his late wife Rose Ferrara as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her faithful canine companion Rocky Paolucci.

Francine was born in Brooklyn, NY to Jennie and Romolo Scarantino, the youngest of five children. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy and New Utrecht High School both in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. After moving to Las Vegas with her parents for a short time, Fran married her childhood sweetheart, Albert Paolucci shortly after his return from a tour in VietNam in 1970.

Fran and Al moved to Chicago where their first child, Jennifer was born. Shortly thereafter they moved back to NY and settled in Great Kills, Staten Island where they welcomed 3 more children, Susan, Philip and Stephanie. Francine lived in the family home with her husband for the remainder of her life.

Fran was a faithful parishioner of St. Clare catholic church. Before retiring, she was an office manager for a primary care physician for over 20 years. She loved taking trips to AC, but the highlight of her life was spending time with her 4 children and 4 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Casey-McCallum Rice Funeral Home, located at 30 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308, on March 14, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The funeral service is scheduled for March 15, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Clare Roman Catholic Church, St. Clare's Church, New York, NY 10308.

The committal service will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, 361 Sharrott Ave, New York, NY 10309, on March 15, 2025, at 12:30 pm.