Francine "Fran" Gioiello, 62, left us on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. She died peacefully after a short illness. Fran was born Feb. 24, 1942 in Bronx, NY to Harry and Ann Berman. She graduated from Fairlawn High School in Fairlawn, NJ and went on to Business School in Garfield, NJ. Most of her life was spent in the New Jersey area, but she found her happiness in the sunshine and beauty of the desert landscape of Southern New Mexico. She moved to Las Cruces, NM in 2001 and immediately knew she was "home". Fran found beauty in the desert plants and would gladly show anyone her treasured desert garden, which grew each year with numerous, cherished additions. She tended to her plants with daily attention to their need and was joyous when they rewarded her care with beautiful blossoms. She thoroughly enjoyed her home and garden, never ceasing to be amazed at the beauty of the hummingbirds buzzing happily around her flowers. Fran filled her life with care and concern for family and friends. They were her priority in life. She welcomed everyone to her home with a smile and a hug. She will be terribly missed but remembered with a smile. Fran is survived by her loving husband Tony Gioiello; her mother Ann Berman; her brother Steven Berman; her daughter Stacy Corsi and her husband Joseph Corsi; her son Wayne Farenga and his wife Nicky Farenga; step-daughters, Rosa Marie Thorpe and Donna Gioiello and 8 beautiful, cherished grandchildren. Fran was preceded in death by her father Harry Berman. A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 PM Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, NM where a memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM with Dr. Frank Zamora officiating. PDF Printable Version
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