Frances D'Ambrosio

Frances D’Ambrosio, affectionately known as Fran or Franny, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was known for her resilience, generosity, and the way she made everyone around her feel welcome, cared for, and well-fed. Born Frances Ann Romano on April 23, 1945, in Somerville, MA, she moved to Revere during her high school years, graduating with the Revere High School Class of 1963, and made the city her home for the rest of her life. Shortly after graduation, she attended LeBaron Hair Dressing Academy in Malden, beginning what would become a fulfilling career as a hairdresser where she helped countless women and men look and feel their best. During her high school days and for a period time after, Fran worked at Brandano’s bakery on Broadway Revere alongside her mother and sister. Fran ended her working career as a member of the City of Revere Treasurer’s office where she was responsible for processing payroll for all of the city’s municipal employees.

Her home was always filled with the delicious aroma of her excellent cooking and baking, and she loved hosting family holidays and gatherings with her close friends. An avid reader, she found joy and solace in the pages of countless books. Fran also looked forward to card nights with her girlfriends. A devout member of the St. Anthony's Church ladies' sodality, her faith was a guiding force in her life. Fran was also an active member of the McKinley, Whalen and Lincoln school PTAs during the time her children attended those schools.

Frances is lovingly remembered by her husband, Vito D’Ambrosio; her children, Paul of Revere, Stephen and his wife Lauren of Danvers, and Annmarie and her husband, Anthony, of Florence, Italy; and her cherished grandchildren, Paige, Antonio Vito, Reis, Nicolò, Gioia Maria, and Bria. She was the dear sister of Sandra Porrazzo, Joseph Romano, and Linda Hutchins, a beloved sister-in-law, and is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. She joins her parents, Alessandro and Anna (Catherine) Romano, who preceded her in death.

Fran was a loyal friend, a devoted mother and wife, and an adoring grandmother. Her family and friends always came first, and she was deeply committed to her loved ones. She lived a life full of love, loyalty, and thoughtful generosity. She was deeply loved and will truly be missed.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, August 18th, from 4 to 8 PM at the Buonfiglio Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere. A Funeral Service will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday at 10 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Fran’s name to the Kaplan Family Hospice House.

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