Josephine “Josie” Franco Clini, 96, of Hamden passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Aldo Clini. Josephine was born in New Haven on July 27, 1919; daughter of the late Louis and Cecilia Landino Franco and had worked as a seamstress in many New Haven area factories and at home. Mother of Carol Ann (Alphonse) Aloi and Maria (Martin) Dwyer. Grandmother of Alphonse Aloi, Jr., Cathryn Hendricks and Jon Dwyer. Great-Grandmother “G.G.” of Christian Hendricks. Sister of Elizabeth “Betty” Franco, Michael “Mickey” (Marianne) Franco, Phyllis (Anthony) Matarese, and the late Peter Franco, Louise Amore and Benjamin Franco. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and her two special caregivers Rosalie and Gloria. Predeceased by brother-in-law Giro Amore and sister-in-laws, Rosemary and Sophie Franco.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or the Padre Pio Foundation of America, 463 Main St., Cromwell, CT 06416.
Aunt Josie,
There are just too many wonderful memories to list, but I will always cherish each of the them. From your cooking to the Tempo, You will be in my heart forever. To Carol Ann and Maria, you are the best.
Fly with the Angels,
Rick
Cathy and family, My heart and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May you be comforted by happy memories. Lots of love, Nicole
Maria and Family so sorry for your loss. Now she is at peace.
josie i will miss you but you will be in my heart forever rest in peace love you
Very sorry for your loss Laurie. May she rest in peace.
I am so sorry and will keep you and your family in my prayers. I will make a contribution the Padre Pio Foundation in your mother's name.
Dear Maria,Martin,Jon,Carol & Family , -So sorry on your loss. Your mom was considered part of our family & we feel your pain. She was a very Special Friend. Can never forget our chit chats , get togethers & good times. There was a bond that can't be broken & those memories will keep her with us forever .May god bless you & give you strength. She will be with you always . Our Sympathy & Prayers.
Our deepest sympathies on your loss Carol, Alphonse, Cathy and Allie. Wishing you all peace, she will always be with you.
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My deepest sympathy to you carol and to your family. I will be out of town tomorrow but will try to make the mass Thursday. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Thoughts and prayers are with her and the entire family…
Maria, Carol and Family
Your mother was a special person. She welcomed us into her heart, her home and her family with open arms. Her love has meant the world to me, Jerry and her Paul as she would call him.
I will forever treasure the kisses she gave me on my forehead. She would tell me they were from my mom, who I loved dearly. They would center me and energize me.
Our hearts are heavy and sadden she is gone. We can also smile because of all the happy memories we had with her.
Thank you for sharing her with us. We thank God for the blessing of knowing her and having her and all of you in our lives.
RIP Auntie Jo. I will never forget her warm heart or her beatiful smile. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. She is at peace with her beloved and is now a beaitiful angel watching over you all. Xoxo
We will sorely miss Josie,I remember some fond memories taking my mom Carmela and going to Maria and Martins house.They laughed, talked Italian, and of course great meals.Kathy,Peter, Peter Jr and Melissa offer our deepest sympathies to Maria, Martin and Jon, stay strong.
So sorry about your Mom Wish we could be there..see you in three weeks all our love
Maria and Family,
On behalf of the CSMS-IPA staff and board I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Neysa
Grandma Josie~To the amazing woman who changed our lives in such a beautiful way will always be near and dear to our hearts. She blessed us with absolute kindness and she gave us so much love. She was very close to our son, her grandson, Darius. It is nice to know she is safe now in the arms of the angels.