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Emily Fraissinet D'Agostino, 97, a life long resident of New Mexico died on Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Portales, NM following an illness. Emily was born October 29, 1912 in Socorro, NM to the late Paul Jean and Josephina (Pino) Fraissinet. Emily was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Carl, who died in 2007. She is survived by her three sons, Carl J. D'Agostino Jr. and wife, Evelyn of Orangevale, CA, James P. D'Agostino and wife, Bernice of Portales, NM and Paul R. D'Agostino and wife, Alice of Albuquerque, NM; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Rev. Fr. Joseph P. D'Agostino of NY; sister-in-law, Helen O'Brien and husband, Joe of VA; two nephews, Jean Fraissinet of Socorro and Delbert Fraissinet of Bosque Farms, NM. It was in 1933, while she was singing in the church choir that she first saw a young man that would end up being the love of her life. Emily was a devout Catholic and sang in the choir for most of her life. Carl and Emily lived in Socorro until 1993 when they moved to Albuquerque. In March of 2007 they moved to Portales to live with James and Bernice. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Wofford and also the entire staff of The Beehive for their care and support of Emily. A viewing and visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church with Deacon Nick Keller as celebrant. Interment will follow in the San Miguel Catholic Cemetery with her grandsons: Carl III, Mike, Steve, Mark, Anthony, Tim and Paul; and nephew's Jean and Delbert serving as Casket bearers. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-1530.
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