Obituary of Linda Fraenza

Linda “Nonny” Fraenza 74 of Branford passed away October 15, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was born October 3, 1943 in New Haven. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, John J. Fraenza Sr. and four children; John J. Fraenza Jr. (Rose) of East Haven, Roberta Fraenza of Branford, Michael R. Fraenza (Angela) of N. Branford, and Joseph J. Fraenza Sr. of Branford. Nonny is also survived by her ten grandchildren who she adored, Jamie Fraenza (fiancé Joseph Gambardella), Felicia Fraenza, John J. Fraenza III (Lesley), Jessica Fraenza (Michael Maldonaldo), Julianna Paranto, Robert M. Fraenza Jr., Christopher M. Fraenza, Michael C. Fraenza, Ashley Fraenza, Joseph J. Fraenza Jr., along with eight great grandchildren and two on the way. Linda is preceded in death by her mother, Susan Giannotti and son, Robert M. Fraenza Sr. Linda was a beautiful kind hearted women, who loved her family and friends. Linda enjoyed listening to Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli and going to the casino to play roulette. Linda also enjoyed taking care of her tomato garden and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren swim and play in her pool. Linda loved to take care of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who she loved to travel with to the Bahamas. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home) 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Funeral procession will leave Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home at 10:40 AM on Friday, October 20 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Taylor Ave., East Haven with Committal to follow at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven.