VALLONE, Frances T. “Fran” (Bertocchi) OBITUARY

95, of Somerville died calmly June 27, 2024 after much recent health turmoil in her life. Lifelong resident of Somerville. Steadfast wife of the late Robert “Bob” Vallone and last survivor of all her and Bob’s siblings and in-laws. Daughter of the late Albert and Antoinette (Croci) Bertocchi. She leaves her sons Robert A. and his partner Ruth Loftin, Richard W. and his partner and Fran’s caregiver Glenn McCormack, and granddaughters Janelle and Shawna. Before motherhood, Fran worked at the Sealtest ice cream factory. After having children, she worked part-time evenings at the soda fountain of the Bal-A-Roue roller skating rink in Medford and then binding books in Fleming’s Print Shop, Cambridge. Enthusiastic member of many bowling leagues with her late sister, Rosalie. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the DeVito Funeral Home, 761 Mt. Auburn St., WATERTOWN on Tuesday July 2nd from 9:00 – 10:30 am and to her funeral mass at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Church, Watertown. Burial to follow in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Fran to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, c/o Development, 10 Anna’s Place, Dedham, MA 02026, or ARLBoston.org/donate. Please visit devitofuneralhome.com to view an online guestbook.