Frances P. “Franny” Cotillo, 86 of the North End of Boston, died Saturday after a brief illness in the Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley, Billerica, MA.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Coppola) and Antonio Carbone. Frances was a Hairdresser at the former Hotel Manger for 25 years. Beloved wife of the late John A. Cotillo Sr. Devoted mother of Adele Tirella and her husband Stephen of Billerica, John A. Cotillo Jr. of Yarmouth. Loving grandmother of Christian and Stephen Tirella both of Billerica. Sister of the late Lena Agri. Aunt of Dolores, Joyce and Lorraine. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Leonard Church, Hanover St., Boston, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with burial at St. Michael Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent in Frances name to Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley Alzheimer Unit Activity Fund, 80 Boston Rd., Billerica, MA 01862.