Juliann Franchina

FRANCHINA, Juliann, 43, of Westwood, NJ, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 20, 2015. She was born in Manhattan on January 19, 1972 to James and Beatrice Franchina. Juliann was a graduate of Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, NJ with a BA degree in Psychology. Following graduation, Juliann pursued an MSW degree at Fordham Graduate School of Social Science in Westchester, NY. Juliann served as a manager of Social Service at Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat in Wyckoff, NJ and as a crisis outreach counselor at American Bulemia Association, NY. She is survived by her devoted parents, James and Beatrice Franchina, her sister Jennifer Monninger and her husband Jeff. She is the cherished aunt of Tyler and Julia Monninger. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Juliann loved fashion and decorating with color. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family. She especially enjoyed her time at family celebrations. She was a devoted daughter, loving sister and caring aunt who will be deeply missed. Her thoughtfulness made her the special person that she was. The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, February 25 from 3-8PM. The Funeral Mass celebrating Juliann’s life and faith will be held at St. Andrew R.C. Church, Westwood, NJ on Thursday, February 26 at 10:30AM. Interment will follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa, NJ.