Francesco Morrone

Francesco C. Morrone, 78, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Marano Principato, Calabria, Italy, August 15, 1934, son of Mariano and Fiorina (Nee: Chiappetta) Morrone.

He married Teresa Ranzini, and in September, 1976, they moved to Racine, Wisconsin with their four sons. Francesco worked at the post office in Italy and Racine Steel Castings for 23 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who will be dearly missed.

Survivors are his sons, Mariano (Monika) Morrone, Massimo (Melody) Morrone, Robert Morrone, and John (Cindy) Morrone; grandchildren, Nicole, Chris, Frank, Anthony, Elizabeth, Marco, Nicola, Riley, Jade, Dylan; and great grandchildren, Jodicie, Jacob, Haley, Jonathan, Gavin, Devon, and Julian; sister, Mirella DeRango; brother, Alfonso Morrone (in Italy); several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Saturday, February 23, 2013, 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M., followed by funeral services at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32, Caledonia. Memorials to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society are suggested.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at All Saints for their compassionate care