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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Frances
Palma
Apr 20, 1923 — Jun 18, 2017
Obituary
PALMA,
Frances (nee Smith) 94 years young passed peacefully Sunday June 18th.
Frances was born in Halifax County, N.C. She moved to N.J. and until the day she passed she never lost her beautiful southern accent. No matter where she was, when she spoke there was always someone who asked, "Where are you from?" and she would reply, "Fairview." Eventually she would tell them North Carolina … I think she really enjoyed it.
Frances was the best loving wife to our Dad and an unbelievable Mom to all her children. We were so blessed and lucky to have her for as long as we did. She was just a beautiful person; always putting other people before herself. She was always thoughtful, kind, considerate, and most of all, she had the patience of a saint. If you knew our Dad, you know what we mean. She would never (and I mean never!) forget anyone's birthday. She would always send a card, and of course a gift, even on Halloween! She was an amazing person who loved to sew and make all her own clothes. She enjoyed challenging puzzles and Sudoku. Frances was famous for her meatballs (just don't ask her for the recipe).
Most of all she loved her family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Nunzio, & her son Jimmy, but survived by her two sons, John and his wife Elaine and Alan and his wife Flo. She had 7 brothers and 2 sisters all from N.C. She is also predeceased by her brothers: Clifton, Sam, Fred, Linwood, and Marvin, and her sister, Dorothy. She is survived by her brothers Franklin & Robert Smith and sister Louise Faulkner. Lastly, she is survived by her grandchildren: Bryan & wife Beth. Laurie & boyfriend Chris, Britney & husband Mark, Amanda & fiancé Anthony, Mathew & Michelle and all her great grandchildren: Lucy, Ben & Charli
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A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00am at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, N.J. The family will receive their friends Thursday 4-8pm.
A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00am at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, N.J. The family will receive their friends Thursday 4-8pm.
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22
Thursday
A.K. Macagna Funeral Home
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June
23
Friday
A.K. Macagna Funeral Home
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