Frances T. LaFrank

January 1, 1923 - September 2, 2018

Albany- Frances Josephine Theresa Pisarri LaFrank, aged 95, beloved matriarch of the LaFrank family, died peacefully on Sunday, 2 September 2018, at the Theresian House in Albany, after a short illness. Frances was the cherished wife of the late James J. LaFrank Sr. for 62 Years. She was the loving mother of Kathleen, James J. Jr. (Vicki), John F. (Karen), Michael G. LaFrank and Margaret M. Cutrone (Martin). She is survived by nine adoring grandchildren, James LaFrank III (Nicole), Jessica LaFrank, Jennifer Trumbull (Christopher), Heather Stone (Logan), Alison Turner (Sean), Elizabeth, Caroline, Madeleine, and Harrison Cutrone, and was the dear nana to eight great-grandchildren, Kayla LaFrank, William and Aidan Zajesky, Gia and Hunter Stone, and Maeve, Lila, and Harper Trumbull. Frances is also survived by two loving sisters, Virginia Esser and Marie Mahoney. She was predeceased by two brothers, James A. Pisarri Jr. and Gene T. Pisarri, and one sister, Flora Pisarri. She was the dearly loved aunt of numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, many of whom considered her a second mother. The family also wishes to thank her kind and caring next-door neighbors, Julia, Dan, and Maggie Healey. Frances was born on 1 January 1923 at the Albany Guild for Public Health Nursing in Albany. Her parents, James A. Pisarri Sr. and Josephine DiNapoli Pisarri, were raised in Manhattan, and each was the child of Italian immigrants; the DiNapoli family hailed from Naples and the Pisarri family from Calabria. Frances’s family lived on Madison Avenue when she was born before moving to Clinton Avenue, Maple Avenue, and, finally, Sycamore Street in the Whitehall neighborhood. She graduated from Vincentian Institute and Mildred Elley School and worked for New York State before her marriage. She met her husband, James, the love of her life, because he was her brother James’s best friend, and they began dating after World War II through her brother’s active encouragement. She was a resident of the Pine Hills neighborhood and an active parishioner of St. Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church for 69 years. She was a member of the Rosary Society, worked in the Food Pantry, and volunteered for many church-related activities. Frances devoted her entire life to caring for her family. She was an avid reader and loved opera and many kinds of music. She was known for her kindness, generosity, humility, and unselfish nature. Her strong faith sustained her in times of trouble. She cared deeply about the worth of every human being and set an example for all of us. She will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Frances’s family Thursday, September 6, 2018 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10:30 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to St. Vincent De Paul Church, Albany, NY at 11:00 am where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, Cohoes, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions made be made in her memory to the Edmunite Southern Missions, which provide aid to impoverished communities and assist in disaster relief throughout the southern United States. Contributions may be sent to Edmunite Missions, 1428 Broad Street, Selma, AL 36708. To leave a message for the family, light a candle obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com