Rosalie DeFranco

ROSALIE F. DEFRANCO (nee Casarona) age 97, beloved wife of the late Pasquale; loving mother of twins, Martin (wife Kristi) and the late Michael (wife Laurie); devoted grandmother of Nicholas (fiancée Lindsay Koncler), Dominic (deceased), Natalie DeFranco, Jennifer Krysiak (husband Kevin), Maria Keller (husband Bob) and Alexa DeFranco; great-grandmother "Gigi" of Olivia, Nora, Vincent, Gia and Nina; cherished daughter of the late Frank Casarona and Josephine “Vera” (nee DeMaria) ; dearest sister of Frank J. Casarona (wife Shirley); dear aunt, great-aunt and cousin of many. Loving step-grandmother of 12.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Rosalie to the Christ Child Society. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Rd, Gates Mills at 11:30AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Rosalie at DEJOHN FUNERAL HOMES & CELEBRATIONS CENTER, 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) WEDNESDAY from 9-11AM.