Obituary of Francesca Lofaro DeMasi

Francesca Lofaro DeMasi, a resident of New Rochelle passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 89 on May 28th. Frances was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. She found much joy in feeding and caring for those who sat at her table. Frances had many gifts, she was the original Martha Stewart. She could cultivate a garden, sew up a storm, make home-made pasta, and collect field stones in her Station Wagon to build her fireplace - Martha had nothing on her. She was also passionate about music! Frances is predeceased by her Parents, Antonia and Maraino Lofaro, Brothers Anthony and Michelangelo, and Sisters Mary and Grace. She is survived by her Daughters, Christina Padilla (James), Regina Maffei (Salvatore), Sarah Gandarias, Diana DeMasi (Tim Gist) and Priscilla DeMasi and Sons Frank Junior, and Tom. She also leaves behind her Grandchildren Frank, Bianca, Francesca, Thomas, Nicholas, Joseph, Jake, Olivia, and a Great Grandaughter, Talia. In lieu of FLowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, https://www.stjude.org Memorial ID# is 23491879. A Memorial Mass will be held on June 16, 2023 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph's Church, 280 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle New York 10801.