Obituary: Reillo, Frances
Age 88
Frances was born October 6, 1924 in Altomonte, Italy to Gernardo and Angelina Perrone.
Frances immigrated to Spokane in 1951 with her husband, mother and son ; she was a devoted wife for over 52 years, mother and nonni; she was a devoted Catholic; a member of the American Italian Club.
Her hobbies included sewing, needlepoint and croqueting; she loved to play Scopa and Canasta and met with The Sunshine Sewing Club, a group of Italian women who met every month for over 30 years; she loved to watch Italian TV on cable.
Frances was a gourmet cook, working in many Spokane restaurants.
Her kitchen was always open to friends, neighbors and family; she loved to bake cookies for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe.
She is survived by her sons Louis J.
(Beverly) Reillo and Vincent (Zoe) Reillo all of Spokane; grandchildren: Chiara, Mario, Taylor and Madison; great-grandchild Tia.
Visitation will be held at Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home, Friday, March 15th from 11:00-4:00.
A vigil service will be held at Hennessey’s, Friday evening at 7 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 16th at St. Thomas More, 505 W. St. Thomas More Way at 11:00 am followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.
Hennessey-Smith in charge of arrangements.