Frances De Zinna Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Frances De Zinna (Richmond, Virginia), whose life came to an end on August 17, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Portello and Mary Portello of Brooklyn, NY; her brother Anthony "Butchy" Portello of Long Island, NY; and her son Thomas Dezinna of Effort, PA.. She is survived by: her children, Dominik Valentis of Gunzberg, Vicky Saraceno of Staten Island, NY, Philip Saraceno of Staten Island, NY, John Dezinna (Heidi) of Charleston, SC, Michael Dezinna (Debbie) of Brodheadsville, PA and James (Dave) of Richmond, VA.; her sister-in-law Judy Portello of Long Island, NY; and her daughter-in-law Toni Dezinna of Effort, PA.. She is also survived by grandchildren and fourteen adored great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in Fran's memory to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org.
