Maria L. Franceschi's Obituary
Maria Luz Franceschi Melendez Diaz, passed away on February 11, 2019 in Carrollton, Texas after a 9 month battle with lung cancer.
Maria is survived by her 4 children Luz Hein, Ileana Mercado, Rick Franceschi and Peter Franceschi.
Maria was born on May 6, 1930 in Cidra, Puerto Rico, to parents Pedro Melendez Alvarado and Bernarda Diaz Sierra. Maria relocated to the Bronx, NY in the early 1950’s and remained there until 2018. Maria has 4 surviving siblings, Louis, George, Nilda and Emma.
Maria loved her faith and family and was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She has 9 grand-children and 16 great grand-children.
Maria was deeply involved with her faith thru personal reflection and working with her Catholic community in the Bronx.
Maria loved nature especially the mountains and trees, enjoyed walking along the beach, supporting her friends, and family dinners at Sammy’s. Her family and friends will always remember her as a strong, tough and loving person.
The family would like to thank you all for your support, prayers and love.
Donations to Maria’s favorite charities can be sent to:
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital at:
https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now
Wounded Warrior Project at:
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
Catholic Charities USA:
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Contact Rick Franceschi at hrfranceschi@hotmail.com for any further information.
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