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Frances Tolliver was born October 25, 1918 in NYC to her parents Jennie and Philip Greco, who migrated to the US in 1912, from Sicly, Italy. She was one of 7 children all who have predeceased her except for her brother Sammy. She married Frederick Tolliver on December 7, 1941, the day Pearl Harbor was attacked.
She worked as a machine operator on coats and in the school cafeteria in Sunrise, Florida and West Babylon, N.Y.
She moved to Lindenhurst, N.Y. in 1952 and lived there till January, 2015 when she moved to Berkshire Nursing/Rehab in West Babylon, NY.
She had 2 children, a son Frederick Tolliver born September, 1944, who predeceased her in July, 2019 and a daughter Francine DeMaio born May 1951. She became a widow in 1981.
She is survived by her loving daughter Francine DeMaio, son-in-law John DeMaio, daughter-in-law Vivian Tolliver, 6 grandchildren, Robert/Shannon, Sheryl/Brian, Paul/Kavita, Justin/Julia, Adam and Keith, 11 great grandchildren, Tori/Jeff, Jordan/Paige, Cameron/Bethany, Faith/Caleb, Dylan/Logan, Tati, Jayden and Vivianna who predeceased her, Jasmine, Jayda and 3 great-great grandchildren, Anthony, Robbie and Beau. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She lived a full life loving and serving JESUS!!!! She will be greatly missed but we rejoice knowing that she is walking the streets of GOLD.
In Lieu of Flowers
Donations may be made in Frances' loving memory to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
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Sheri Hellriegel lit a candle
Thursday, April 2, 2020
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My deepest condolences to your family! I will always remember Mrs. Tolliver and her Bestie, Marie, walking into Evangel, both dressed so beautifully with their jewelry and lapel pins matching their clothes! What a beautiful family Mrs. Tolliver was Blessed to have! Praying for you all! God Bless you!
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Tatianna Tolliver lit a candle
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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Love you and miss you Gram! See you soon!
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John DeMaio posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
What can I say about my mother-in-law that hasn’t been said already by so so many
I just want to say as her son-in-law she was a woman that Loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. DO NOT MESS WITH THEM!!! As her son-in-law she was great always standing over me when I went over her house for dinner or lunch to make sure I had enough to eat or was it hot enough. That was her way of showing me her Love, through Jesus and I knew it too! I will miss her but only for a short while.
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John Danubio posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
We are saddened by the passing of a dear friend and a sister in Christ,
We morn with you but also rejoice that she has gone to her reward,
There will be a great reunion and we believe the rapture will soon take place
But until then keep trusting in the one who has given us a hope beyond the grave. Love always JOHN AND RUTH DANUBIO.
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Jennifer Di Palma posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Dear Sister Vivian & family,
My sincere condolences and love to you all. How difficult a time such as this to say good-bye (for now) to Mrs. Tolliver. I can still picture her walking into Evangel always with a warm smile and sincere friendliness. Also, my mind goes to when my mom and I gave her a visit at the nursing home... she was such a sharp lady & so very pretty. My heart, my love and my prayers are with you Sister Vivian and your family. I pray that the grace of our Lord Jesus will continue to comfort you, as the times have been challenging. The DiPalmas send you all our love. ❤️❤️❤️
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Elizabeth Salerno posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Fran,
I”d like to send my heartfelt sympathy on loss of your mom. I enjoyed hearing the stories you shared about your mom. She was a great mom and grandma. I know she will be missed, but she is in heaven finally at peace.
Prayerfully yours,
Liz
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Pat posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Aunt Frances you will be missed by all. Rest in Peace. Praying for the family through this hard time.
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Joan Erdmann posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
One special Lady who loved the Lord and was Loved by her family beyond words!! Kind hearted and caring BUT dont let that fool you!!! She was one tough cookie!!!! She will be missed by all.
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Annette Favara lit a candle
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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I will miss I Frances . You were so good to my mom. Now you too can rejoice in hesven
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Chuck & Laura Twombly posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Sending our love, prayers, and condolences to all of the family and friends. Many memories of Mrs. T over the years! She leaves a legacy of the Gospel, loyalty, commitment to the Lord, family, hard work, perserverance, and a never quit mentality. The Lord has kept her through loss, difficult circumstances, health issues, and lifes ups and downs. Praising the Lord that she is home with her Lord and Savior. She is reunited with loved ones that have gone before. She will be missed by those who loved her. Ecclesiates 3.
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Roberta Young posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
To Francine, John, the Demaio Brothers, Julia, Jayda, family and dear friends, My heart breaks for each of you and the loss of a very dear friend. Frances used to praise God during Christian services, sing, converse, attempt many activities, enjoyed her bingo and had so many really good friends at Berkshire. She will stay in our hearts & minds way, way after this. We will also remember her with joy & love. We will always remember how she praised God the whole way through. Much love always, Roberta
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Paul Tolliver lit a candle
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Love you Gram!
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Donna Dubois posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
RIP Aunt Fran , so sorry for your loss , I remember when she would be by mothers house all the time and her friends would come over too we called them the Golden girls
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Linda and Chuck VanHoesen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
We are deeply sorry for your loss. She was a precious lady and we know she meant so much to all of you. Our prayers are with all of you at this sad time but happy she is with her Lord an Savior, safe in His loving arms.
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DaleAnn posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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I had the pleasure of knowing you a few short years, your humor (where's my coffee), your sharp genius at trivia, your shoot from the hip comments, seeing firsthand your love of family and how love of the Lord held you all together. I will miss you Fran, though the loss is ours I know you are safe and happy with God, till we meet again
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Alice Duryee posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
I had just asked Jesus into my heart in 2003 when I met Frances. She sat behind me at church and by watching her love Jesus and worship Him I grew in Christ. I thank our Lord for her smile, encouragement and faithful walk with Jesus. Her legacy continues.
My heart and prayers are with you all as you mourn her graduation to heaven. May our Lord comfort and bless you all
Much love in Christ,
Alice Duryee
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Sharon Greco posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
We will miss you Aunt Fran!! You spent your life as a faithful servant to our Lord!!! We will cherish the wonderful memories we had together, especially the good old days in Sunrise, Florida when we would go to the beach, and how you knocked me out shopping all day!! You may have left this earth, but we know you are rejoicing with The Lord, Uncle Fred, and Freddie! Till we meet again!! Please know Fran, John, and family, that we will be praying that God will give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time!! We Love you All so much!!!
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Justin posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Gram, first and foremost, I love you. I know you knew that and words cannot express how much I wish I could tell you that again, even though most of the time you would never say it back. :) That's okay because I saw your love in more ways than words, and to me, that is all that matters. Your love was shown in my weekly visits for dinner with you when you lived in your house. Your love was shown all the times you would ask how Jasmine or Julia was. Your love was shown with each and every smile you gave when we would show up to visit. Your love was shown by the way you would light up every time Jayda walked in the room. What proves it to me Gram is that, the day before you went home to be with Christ, I was told you got to Facetime with Jayda, and although you didn't really acknowledge others because you were tired and you really you couldn't, you smiled and opened your eyes for Jayda, albeit momentarily. You found the strength to give her that one last smile.
Gram, I am glad I got to see you in your most peaceful moment and although it may have not been how I wanted to see you, I cannot complain, because I got to have you in my life for 42 years. For that, I am grateful to God. I am now grateful to know that you are in His presence, rejoicing with so many others, for being made whole.
Until we get to worship Christ together, please know, that you were an absolutely, most amazing person, who left us with many fond memories and laughs. You will be missed. I love you!
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Francine DeMaio uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 30, 2020
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I will miss you Mom and my daily visits to you in the nursing home. I am rejoicing in knowing you have been reunited with Dad, Freddie and the rest of your family but most of all knowing you are walking the streets of gold with Jesus! Can’t wait to see you again and spend eternity with you! Thank you for being a GREAT MOM, Gram, Great Grandma and Great-Great Grandma❤️
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Adam DeMaio uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 30, 2020
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Words can’t describe at all of how much my grandmother meant to me. I thank God everyday that I was able to call her Gram. Gram, I just want you to know that I love you and I’ll miss you so much but I know you are with Jesus and I can’t wait to join you. Sorrow may last for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Give Jesus, grandpa and Uncle Freddy a hug for me.Your grandson Adam
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Keith DeMaio uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 30, 2020
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Love you Gram! Can’t wait to see you in Heaven! Death can’t kill what never dies.
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Monday, March 30, 2020
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