Frances Sacino Francesca Sacino, also known as Frances, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 89 in Rochester, NY. She was born on October 3, 1933, in Bitritto, Italy. A survivor to her core, Francesca was a loving mother, excellent cook, warm-spirited to those she cared most about, and a fiercely protective grandmother. She will be remembered by her loved ones for her gentle spirit, fiery playfulness, determined nature, unwavering bravery, and her eternal love of sweets. Francesca is survived by her youngest son, Antonio, his wife, Linda, and her grandchildren, Michele (Ronnie) and Gina (Nicholas). She was predeceased by her parents, siblings, her eldest son, Francesco, and her beloved husband, Michele. Private memorial services were held at Bartolomeo & Perotto in her honor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Dementia Society of America at https://tinyurl.com/yvydvwd4 (188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901), the American Diabetes Association at https://tinyurl.com/mrcrhbvd (P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023), or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at https://tinyurl.com/yckkk5pf (28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036). May she rest peacefully, at last, in the arms of those who were waiting to greet her.