Epifania "Frances" Marie Darcy

EPIFANIA "FRANCES" MARIE DARCY passed away on August 23, 2016 at the age of 83 years in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late James Darcy. Cherished mother of Cathy Anderson (Brad) of Petaluma, Janine Crocker (Cliff) of Santa Rosa and Richard Piscitello of Los Angeles. Dear step-mother of Lynda Freund (Jim), John Darcy and Jamie Darcy. Beloved grandmother of Sarah Connolly, Justin Anderson, Tom Crocker, Nikki Crocker, Tayse Crocker, Travis Crocker, Darcy Freund and Mac Freund. Beloved great-grandmother of Kaliana Duncan, Ryder Crocker, Rudy Connolly and Meeko Duncan. Loving sister of the late Chuck Piscitello and John Piscitello. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Frances was born in Sicily, but moved to the United States to New York as young child. Her family migrated west and finally settled in the North Beach and later Potrero Hill areas of San Francisco. Fran worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for 45 years, spending 15 years with PG & E. During the 1950s, Fran could be found drag racing on various tracks in Half Moon Bay and Fremont. She loved to go fast and was one of the first women to participate in the sport. She also loved to gamble, particularly trying her luck at blackjack and playing bunko. Fran could quote old movies and was a huge John Wayne fan. In her spare time, she loved fishing, bowling, and traveling…especially to Hawaii and in later years ocean cruising with her dear companion Louie Matoza. More recently, she was a member of and participated in events with the Red Hatters. A true Italian lady, she enjoyed cooking and keeping everyone fed. She was famous for her crab cioppino. Fran had a special place in her heart for her beloved canine companions, four adorable Chihuahuas. Above all, Fran loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a generous, authentic loving woman; she will be greatly missed. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11:00 am at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA 94952. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Petaluma. Donations in Fran’s memory may be made to:http://www.cots-homeless.org/index.php/donate/. Funeral Service

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 850 Keokuk Street Petaluma, California 94952 Directions Interment

Calvary Catholic Cemetery-Petaluma

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM 304 Magnolia Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 Directions