Francine "Fran" DiNardo Obituary (1953

Francine DiNardo suddenly passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Born November 6, 1953, in South Philadelphia to the late Harry "Babe '' and Margaret (nee: Keenan) DiNardo. Francine would go on to play a pivotal role in South Philly as a catholic school teacher at Sacred Heart of Jesus school. She was so proud to be a teacher and loved each one of her students. Prior to her years at Sacred Heart, she was an athletic director at Epiphany of our Lord school, where her family was equally involved. To support the community she organized several school fundraising events. In her free time, Francine loved relaxing with a good book, spending time on the beach, watching the Eagles and Phillies play ball, and seeing P!nk in concert with her girls. Her most favorite thing to do was spend quality time with family and dear friends. She will be remembered for her colorful personality, warm smile (when she wasnt correcting you), incredible witty humor, perseverance and selflessness. Franny was extremely supportive and proud of her daughters and her grandchild. Wife of the late Henry Selvaggi. Proud loving mother of Kim Kay, Jessica Selvaggi and the late Nicole DiNardo and Mom Mom of Joseph New. Sister of Ronald (Marianne) DiNardo, Judy (Kathi Frye) Jamack and Joseph (Linda Howard) DiNardo. Sadly, Fran will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and dear former students whom she greatly loved and was extremely proud of. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Monday evening from 6-8:30pm at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. Funeral Services will follow at 8:30pm. Burial private. Family prefers memorial donations in her memory to be made to St. Jude Research Hospital for Children, PO Box 1999, Memphis, Tn 38101. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Visitation for Relatives and friends Monday, June 3, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Service Monday, June 3, 2024 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578