Frances M. (Rayo) D'Agostino's Obituary
Frances M. (Rayo) D’Agostino, 96, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Central Park Nursing & Rehab Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Marie (Lamanna) and Frank Rayo, Frances was a graduate of Eastwood High School. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Altar Rosary Society. Frances was a farmer, and enjoyed gardening, reading, and baking. Most of all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and housewife. She loved being with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, Frances was predeceased by her husband, Andrew, in 2010; 4 brothers, Mike, Joseph, Peter, and John Rayo; and 2 sisters, Natalie Sands, and Angela Martyns.
Frances is survived by her 3 children, Annemarie (Thomas) Field, Anthony D’Agostino, and Jeanne (John) Barnello; 2 grandchildren, Andrew Field, and Jessica (David) Wieczorek; 2 great-grandchildren, Abigail, and Cameron Field; siblings, Sr. Mary Catherine Rayo, Frank (Kathleen) Rayo, Rosemary (Herbert) Brodt, and Robert (Theresa) Rayo; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 8:00 am in the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a funeral Mass in celebration of Frances’ life at 9:00 am in Blessed Sacrament Church, 3127 James St., Syracuse. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (Corner of Buckley Rd.) N. Syracuse, NY 13212.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frances’ name may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1757 Central Ave. Suite 102 Albany, NY 12205
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