Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Francesca Signorino Steed

Nov. 1, 1920 - Nov. 19, 1997

 

South Bend Tribune 11/21/1997

Mishawaka - Francesca Signorino Steed, 77, of West 12th Street, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away after an illness on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in her residence. Mrs. Signorino-Steed was born on Nov. 1, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., as the daughter of Rosario and Lora Signorino.

 

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Sanders of South Bend, Ind.; two sons, Ross Lucy and Gary Signorino, both of Mishawaka; a sister, Mary Van Ooteghem of Mishawaka; two brothers, Gasper Signorino of South Bend and Chris Signorino of Osceola, Ind.; and by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

Francesca was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Signorino and Joe Signorino.

Funeral services will be private.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you remember her in your thoughts and prayers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637-3437. The Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. Eighth Street, Mishawaka, is in charge of handling arrangements.

 

Editor: As Frances Signorino she married Leonard Victor Lucy on Feb. 25, 1940 in St. Joseph County IN.