Obituary of Julie C. Francia

Francia, Juliann C. "Julie" (nee DeRienzo) age 63 of Wayne passed away on Friday March 30, with her loving family by her side at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, Pequannock Twsp. Julie is survived by her devoted husband of thirty eight years, Louis P. Francia of Wayne. Loving Mother of Peter L. Francia and his wife Kali of Wendell, N.C. and Frank P. Francia and his wife Melissa of Rockaway. Dear Grandmother of Alexa, Victoria and Andrew Francia. Sister of Connie Goodier of Birmingham, AL. and Ann Sciore of Clay, N.Y. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, loving friends and her beloved pet parakeet, Sadie. Born in Hornell, N.Y. she lived most of her life in Wyckoff before moving to Wayne ten years ago. Julie will be remembered for her compassion, empathy and kindness. She was happiest when helping others. After earning a master's degree in counseling psychology at Montclair State University, she worked for several years at the ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties. After that, she was a Food Service Aide for Chilton Hospital for five years before retiring in 2005. Julie volunteered for the elderly. She was an avid N.Y. Knicks Fan, she loved to cook and she was very devoted to her family. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Relatives and Friends may attend her viewing on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Community Development Corporation ( www.stpaulscdcnj.org) 451 Van Houten Street, Paterson, N.J. 07501.