Frances R. Wilkins obituary

Frances R. Wilkins Obituary

Philadelphia, New Jersey, United States

January 15, 1935 - January 06, 2017

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Frances R. Wilkins obituary

Frances R. Wilkins Obituary

Jan 15, 1935 - Jan 06, 2017

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Frances R. WilkinsAGE: 82 • GlendoraFrances Rita Wilkins (nee Zangaro), age 82, died peacefully at home on March 6, 2017. Frances was born on January 15, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Joan Zangaro. In 1953, Frances married the love of her life, John. Together they had eight children and raised them on the corner of Maple Avenue in Glendora, NJ. She was a beloved stay-at-home mom who truly enjoyed raising her family. Frances is survived by her children, Joan Short (Daniel), twins, John and the late James, Jean Segars (Gary), Joseph, Jerome, Justin, and Judith Fonnotto (Michael). She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, her sisters, Dolores Zangaro and Phyllis Madden (George), her brothers, Frank and Albert Zangaro, and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were everything to Frances. Her happiness truly centered on taking care of the neighbors, as well as her own family. She could be counted on in any situation, whether it was to lend a helping hand, a strong shoulder to lean on, or just a cheery smile to brighten one's day. One of her greatest pleasures was decorating her home for the holidays. Over the years, people came from many different towns to see her one-of-a-kind holiday displays. Their joy and excitement made Frances smile. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Friday evening and from 10:15 to 11:15am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 12noon Saturday at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church, Runnemede. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuernalHome.com.
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