Dina Francini's Obituary
Dina (Gianantoni) Francini, 96, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Orlando J. "Londo" Francini, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Antonio and Julia (Fradiani) Gianantioni. Dina was co-owner, along with her husband, of Tito's Restaurant. She was a member of St. Edward Parish and Ladies Guild, and the Stafford Senior Center. Dina is survived by her daughter, Claudia Juarez; three grandchildren, Lisa Poulin and her husband Peter, Jon Juarez, and Marisa Rossetti and her husband Stephen; five great grandchildren, P.J., Michael, Daniella, Elaina, and Mia; a sister-in-law, Julie Gianantoni; and numerous nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at St. Edward Church, High St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to Evergreen Health Care Center, Alzheimer's Unit, 205 Chestnut Hill Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076, or to St. Edward Church, 6 Benton St., Stafford Springs, CT 06076. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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