(Frances Tarantola DeRita) my dear aunt passed away February 18th, 2023. A woman with true compassion and love. Everything she did was with the intention to make any situation better; she was never the fighter she was always the lover. My Aunt Fran provided guidance to me in my time of need no matter the circumstances. She was the mom I could go to when I needed advice and a better viewpoint on life. Again, always providing love in a time of need. I am thankful to have had her as my aunt and for the things she provided for me in my life which were: belief, encouragement and infinite I love yous, hugs and kisses. She will truly be missed.

Aunt Fran, Thank you for being a person who was of light and love, who always knew how to make each person she met feel special and important. Thank you for teaching me how to an aunt to my nieces and nephews. You never forgot a birthday or special day to celebrate. Thank you for the late night calls when I struggling raising the boys on my own. You gave me strength when I had nothing left to give. Thank you for sharing your light with me. May I live life as you did--full of compassion, remembering to stay playful and how to have fun and do it all with vivacious joyful, laughter. Stay golden,
Love and Kisses