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Francesca Casale went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cervinara, Italy on Tuesday, January 22, 1929. She had been a resident of New Mexico for 32 years. Francesca was the most loving, giving and caring mother and grandmother. Her manner of living was evidence of her deep and profound faith in God. She was preceded in death by her parents Nunzio and Raffaela DiGregorio and her brother, Giuseppe DiGregorio. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Michele Casale; her three loving sons, Frank, Nick and Tony Casale and wife, Anita; grandchildren Michael, Nicolette, Nunzio, Alanna and Giannico Casale. Rosary will be recited Monday, May 24, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 25, 2004, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, Vermont and Claremont, with Father Ronald Bruckner, Officiant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandson, Michael Casale, Tony Bilotto, James Seligman, Dennis Armijo, Shawn Mondragon and Robert Schaefer. Honorary pallbearer will be Giannico Casale. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to Rosary. We love you with all our hearts and we will miss you always but we will carry you in our hearts everyday of our lives, and we look with joyous expectation until we are once again reunited in heaven with you, our precious mother. The family wishes to thank her special caretaker, Flor Orona. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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