Condolences
Dear Nick and Franki Family,
From all of us, Christopher, Eileen, Gabriel, Valeria and myself we want to send our deepest condolences for your loss of Gloria. She was such a wonderful woman with a beautiful soul and the biggest heart. We cherish the memories of summers spent at your home making food, swimming in the pool, engaging in lively conversation, and playing games. Gloria always made us feel so welcome and her infectious laugh and generosity will not be forgotten. We all send our love.
Having grown up with Nicole, I can personally say I felt like Gloria especially, welcomed me into her family. I remember helping her decorate the tree at Christmas and laughing at cheesy HBO movies at family get togethers. She always took such an interest in what was going on in my life and never failed to ask about my family. I remember playing some of my Suzuki piano pieces for her and she would always praise my hard work and encourage me to continue practicing. Nick, the love you two shared for each other was obvious to anyone who met you. I always admired the strength and beauty of your relationship and it gives me hope that I can find that type of love someday. I am so grateful to have known Gloria and I send you all my love and prayers.
Emma
To Nick and the Franki Family,
We first met Nick and Gloria in 2003 through our friends Bob, Claire and Nicole. Our children were and are friends of Nicole, and from our first visit to their warm and beautiful home in Rochester, Gloria treated us like family. We will always carry happy memories of the fun, active, and loving warmth that was given to us as we swam in their pool, shared delicious food and had lively, funny, and interesting conversations with Gloria and Nick. Gloria made all her guests feel like they were so special, even though our shy children couldn’t get away without her questions and interest in what was going on in their young lives. She will always be remembered for her spirit of generosity, her sharpness of mind, her mischievous humor, and her loving kindness. Our deepest condolences to Nick and the entire Franki family from the Ines family.
Dear Nick, Bob, Bill, Jimmy and Susan
We want to say how sorry we are on Gloria's passing.
She was a very special person who we loved very much.
We have many fond memories of the times we spent together.
Gloria is now an angel who is looking down on you and she will give you the strength to carry on.
Gloria will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts and prayers.
We love you.
Eddie and Mary Ann
Dearest Gloria,
I met you June of 2015 but it feels like I had known you for a lifetime... I will miss your gentle spirit and your beautiful smile.
Rest in Peace, until we meet again.
Dear Nick,
I will miss the (panic team) how music was a big part of our years spent together, we enjoyed hundreds of hours of saved Alexa music and lots of discussions about politics and anything that was relevant to both of us at the time. There is so much more but this is what stands out now. I will never forget. I'm just a phone call away.
Dear Franki family,
You're my second family and my heart goes out to all of you. I will never forget our times together.
Patti Vergottini Brown