Frances DiLaura-Cioppa

Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024. She is predeceased by her first husband of 44 years Edward DiLaura and second husband of 17 years Pasquale "Pat" Cioppa; also predeceased by her siblings Louis Santillo, Shirley Stephenson, Anthony Santillo Jr., Sam Santillo and Pasquale's son Stephen. 

She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Richard) Paladino and Patrick (Roxanne) DiLaura; grandchildren Lindsey Paladino, Ryan (Katherine) Paladino, Elyse (Peter VanVollenhoven) DiLaura, and Jenna DiLaura; siblings Patty (John) Kohlmeier and Darlene (Alan) Krolick; Pasquale's children Patrick (Patti) Cioppa, Ann (Michael) Streiff and Karen (Gary) Gell; many beloved nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Fran had a large circle of friends throughout her life. She enjoyed bowling, drawing, and spending time with her family. She was like a mother to all of her children's friends. She was a caregiver and a selfless person who was at her happiest when she welcomed people into her home so she could feed them and love them.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, September 24 from 4-7 PM at James R Gray Funeral Home, 1530 Buffalo Road. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 25 beginning at 12 PM at St. Jerome Church, 207 Garfield Street East Rochester NY 14445. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.

Kindly consider a donation in Fran’s memory to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center.

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