Frances Esemplare, 83
Actress on The Sopranos
Frances Esemplare (nee Spalluto), 83, from Staten Island, N.Y.
She was the beloved wife of the late Gaetano; loving mother of Anthony (Maria) and the late Carol Lee; cherished grandmother of Anthony and Erica Carabello (Danny); devoted great-grandmother of four, caring aunt, and great-aunt.
Frances was known for her wit, sarcasm, and acting career on The Sopranos as Paulie Walnuts' mother.
Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, N.Y. 10306. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Staten Island. Interment is in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Friends may call Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Colonial Funeral Home
2819 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-5858