Rose Francavilla

Francavilla, Rose A. (nee Matarazzo), of Fairfield, NJ on Saturday April 19, 2008. Beloved Wife for 56 years of The Late Ralph Francavilla. Loving Mother of Mary Ridolfo, Salvatore & Joyce Francavilla, Theresa & Stephen Tafaro, Rose & The Late Ralph Romano, Linda & Frank Macios. Dear Sister of Philomena Bottone and Pauline Gatto. Cherished Grandmother of Anthony, Matthew, Ralph, Michelle, Marc, Maria, Brian, Laura , Rachael, Christopher, Kevin, Catherine, and the late Todd. Adored Great-Grandmother of 16. Rose's love of flowers and gardening provided passers-by with colorful displays in front of her lovely home. Every year from spring through the fall, her property was resplendent with flowering plants. She faithfully planted flowers at the statue of the Blessed Mother at St. Thomas More Church. She was an avid bowler till she was well in her 80s.