Frances Lorraine Bonavolonta ("Chick")'s Obituary
Frances passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Alameda nursing home at the age of 88. She was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, but has been living in the Bay Area since 1982.She leaves behind three children: Dominic (Christine) Bonavolonta, Diana (Laney) Barnes, and Debra (Richard) Wells, three grandchildren: Frank and Jamie Meo, and Nicholas Bonavolonta, five great grandchildren: Rianna, Marissa, Dominique, Destany and Anthony Meo. She also leaves behind five siblings: Marilyn Farrel, Frank( Butch ) Sarno, Patricia Shimp, MaryLou Pisano, Bonnie Michele & will be joining 2 in the after life: Virginia Deguisseppe, and James Sarno. Numerous nieces and nephews, friends, and everyone touched by Frances’ life will all miss her dearly.Frances devoted her life to her husband, Dominic, until he passed away in 1989. She is now reunited with her true love and they will be together for eternity.If you would like to honor Frances, a donation to the Alzheimer’s foundation would be appreciated.
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