Frances (Morgillo) Raucci, 72, of East Haven passed away on April 1 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was born May 10, 1946, in New Haven to the late Clarence and Mildred (Caprio) Morgillo. Frances is survived by her loving daughter Gina Raucci of East Haven (companion, Chad Higgins of Middletown); and brothers Anthony Morgillo of New Haven and Frank Morgillo (Patricia) of Florida. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Frances was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her daughter and friends. She was an animal lover, particularly her cats. Frances was a retired employee of Kmart with more than 30 years of service working in multiple positions.
A special “Thank You” to all her caretakers and friends at US Renal in Branford.
The family will receive friends from 9 to 10:45 a.m. on April 5 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Her funeral procession will leave Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home at 10:50 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish of the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 80 Taylor Ave., East Haven, with Committal to follow at East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to East Haven Animal Shelter, 189 Commerce St., East Haven, CT 06512, in memory of Frances Raucci.