Olga Benedetta Francone

Olga Benedetta Francone

February 08, 1933 - March 21, 2023

Olga Benedetta Francone

February 08, 1933 - March 21, 2023

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OLGA FRANCONE, 90

Olga Benedetta Rosa Francone, passed away Tuesday, March 21st at her home in Dana Point, California. Olga was born February 8th, 1933 to Francesco and Angela Bruni Campanile in Loseto (Bari), Italy, the youngest of five children.

In her early twenties, Olga immigrated to Canada eventually marrying her husband, Michael Arcangelo Vito Francone, in 1956 in Toronto, Ontario Canada. In 1983, Olga and the family moved to California following Michael’s retirement.

Olga was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Prior to Michael’s death in 2019, they were married for 63 years. She had a passion for cooking and baking. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and enjoyed traveling including many camping trips. A travel highlight included celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on a cruise joined by many family and friends.

Olga is survived by her daughter, Grace (Craig) Manners; daughter, Frances (Dan) DuPuis; son Vito (Mary) Francone; grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, and Anthony; great grandchildren, Michael, Cameron, Claire, Wren, and Marlow; brother, Guido Campanile, and sister Poldina Piscopo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Olga was preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael, and grandchild Johnny Manners.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Mission Viejo, CA at 10:30 am with rosary service beginning at 10am. Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest, California.

Vigil Service

  • Date & Time: April 4, 2023 (10:00 AM)
  • Venue: St. Kilian Catholic Church
  • Location: 26872 Estanciero Drive Mission Viejo, CA 92691 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 586-4440

Funeral Mass

  • Date & Time: April 4, 2023 (10:30 AM)
  • Venue: St. Kilian Catholic Church
  • Location: 26872 Estanciero Drive Mission Viejo, CA 92691 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 586-4440

Graveside Service

  • Date & Time: April 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
  • Venue: Ascension Cemetery
  • Location: 24754 Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 837-1331

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1 responses to Olga Benedetta Francone

  1. Stella Braic says:

    Grace. Frances. Vito, and Family.

    Deepest condolences for your loss.

    So many fond memories of times spent together.
    The visits. The meals we shared. I can still hear her laugh.
    Memories I will tressure them forever.

    Love
    Stella

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