Obituary of ​Frances Elizabeth Dimarco Trussalo

Frances Elizabeth Dimarco Trussalo, 93, of 8 McKinley Ave., Jamestown, passed away Tuesday (August 9, 2016) at her home. She was born in Jamestown on May 9, 1923 the daughter of Giovanni and Giuseppa Paterniti Dimarco. Frances was employed at Kresge’s, Murphy’s, Sylvania, Jamestown Stamp Company, and retired from Ames Department Store after twenty years. She also served as a New York State inspector for the City of Jamestown. She was very proud of her numerous Customer Service Awards she received from Big N-Ames. She was a devout communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a member of the 8:30 am daily Mass. Frances was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She lovingly cared for her husband during his long illness. She enjoyed being with her family, especially for the holidays, delighted in attending each of her grandchildren’s events, had a fondness for taking care of her many plants, feeding the birds and decorating for the holidays. Frances avidly read “The Post Journal” daily from front to back and would often share articles of interest with her family. Her exceptional support and devotion to her family will be dearly missed, especially her traditional Sunday night phone calls encouraging her family to have a terrific week ahead. She is survived by her son, John (Julia) Trussalo, Jamestown, her daughter, Carmela Ann (Gene) Fisher, Liberty Township, Oh., six grandchildren, Joel and Jonathan Messina, Charlotte, N.C., Nicholas and Michelle Trussalo, Jamestown N.Y., Elisha Fisher, Rochester, N.Y. and Michael Fisher, Liberty Township, Oh., her son in law, Philip Messina, Jamestown. She was preceded in death by her husband Sebastian “Busty” Trussalo whom she married on June 29, 1946 in St. James Roman Catholic Church and who passed away on July 21, 1997, an infant son, Anthony Trussalo, two daughters, Mary Lou Messina and JoMarie Trussalo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Monday, August 15, 2016, in St. James Catholic Church. Entombment will be at Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. Visitation will not be observed. The Hubert Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. You may send a condolence to the family by visiting www.hubertfuneralhome.com. ​Condolences will be posted below. Condolences: Name Andrea Beatty-Windoft Comment Dear Trussalo Family: I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful mother. Many years ago my sister and I would visit when hanging out with Mary Lou and JoMarie. That was a long time ago, but seems like yesterday. Having recently lost both my parents this year, I know how heavy your hearts' are and how alone you sometimes feel. She will always be at your side. Bless you all and continue the legacy she has instilled in all of you. Name Gene Aversa Comment Dear John, Ann & I are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Seems like she had a pretty good life with work, family and church. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Our prayers are with you and your family Gene Name: Nicole Vanstrom Comment: Dear Fran's Family, I am sorry for your loss, She loved her family. I enjoyed my time with her. She was faithful to her church. She enjoyed shopping and getting her hair done. We talked about taking care of Busty. I am going to miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with The Family. Name Nicole Vanstrom Comment Dear Fran's Family, I am sorry for your loss, She loved her family. I enjoyed my time with her. She was faithful to her church. She enjoyed shopping and getting her hair done. We talked about taking care of Busty. I am going to miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with The Family. Name Donna K. Peterson Comment Your Mother was such a sweet,humble Lady.May she RIP with her loved ones. Name Dan & Lynn LeRoy Comment We always thought Frannie (as we new her) was a very kind and loving lady. We are sorry for your loss. Name Kathleen Lombardo Comment I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kathy ​