passed away on September 16, 2017 at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Sulmona, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of Fiorinda (Colalella) Boi of West Warwick and the late Luigi Boi.

Francesca was a legal secretary in Italy and later in Switzerland before coming to the U.S. in 1967.

Besides her mother, she was the dear sister of Bruna Laprad of Johnston, Annalisa Pesare of Warwick, Antonella Santopadre of Cranston and Rita Boi and Luciano Boi, both of West Warwick.

Her funeral service and burial will be private.

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