PRACANICA- Frances Marie "Alfonsina," of Bay Shore, LI, on December 30, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Karen (the late John) Grando and Janet (Dean) D'Amico. Cherished grandmother of Tara (Justin) Campbell, Jaime (Jason) Pastore, John Grando, Jr., Richard (Jaclyn) Grando, Lena D'Amico, and Jessica D'Amico. Dear great grandmother of Gianna, Jake, John, Kaya, Hunter, Hailey, Willa, Cruz, Dylan, Chase, and Lily. Also beloved by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy., (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00 AM St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Bay Shore, LI. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Monday 3:00 until 5:00 PM and 7:00 until 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Frances' family suggests donations be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

American Cancer Society 75 Davids Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788