Princeton Borough
Francesca Cuomo Porcaro, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Princeton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ischia, Italy to the late Vincenzo and Teresa Cuomo, Francesca came to the United States in 1954 and settled in Princeton with her family. She was a food service preparer at Bristol Myers-Squibb in Princeton for 12 years before retiring in 1990 and previously was a cafeteria supervisor at Opinion Research in Princeton.
Francesca was a communicant of St. Paul's Church in Princeton, enjoyed her Jersey Shore family home and walks at the Seaside Heights boardwalk, watching international soccer tournaments and especially cooking and taking care of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt who will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years, Luigi Porcaro in 2007, two sisters, Ana Cuomo and Renata Lupa and a brother-in-law, Joseph Lupa.
Surviving are her loving children, Vito of Princeton and Erminia "Mimi" of Lawrenceville, her caring brother, Frank Cuomo and wife Alba of Kingston and her caring sister, Clara Toto and husband Silvio of Mercerville and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will begin 9 a.m., Monday, August 11, 2014 at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Ave., Princeton followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton.
Burial will follow in Princeton Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Extend condolences at TheKimbleFuneralHome.com.