Obituary of Frances T Nicoline

Nicoline, Frances (Fran) of Paterson passed away following a short illness. She was born in Middletown, New York. Fran was preceded in death by her parents Theresa Manzo Mauro and Rocco Mauro, her husband Pat Nicoline, and siblings Mary Semmens, Johanna Imparato, John Rocco Mauro and Margaret Yantz. She was the beloved aunt and great aunt of many nieces, nephews and their children. Fran worked at a cleaners in The Preakness Shopping Center in Wayne, NJ for years. She was a longtime member of The Deborah Hospital Foundation of New Jersey, Totowa Chapter. Fran enjoyed spending time with her extended family, and was the "family historian" with a keen memory regarding family events, names and places. She enjoyed ice skating as a young woman, and later crossword puzzles, and shopping. She was a great cook and her Eggplant Parmigiana dish was prized and enjoyed by her family at many family gatherings. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Cremation will be private. Friends may visit on Monday from 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider making a donation in Frances' name to: The Deborah Hospital Foundation of New Jersey www.deborahfoundation.org, or The Diabetic Youth Foundation www.dyf.org. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com