Obituary of Frances M. Patro

Frances M. Fromal Patro, age 97, of Claymont, DE passed away on February 20, 2022 at her home. Born to Michael and Elizabeth Connelly Fromal in Chester, PA, she has resided in Claymont, DE for over 25 years, previously residing in Chester and Woodlyn, PA. Frances worked as a manager for Woodacres and Ventura Apartments, and also as a server in the coffee shop at Crozer Chester Medical Center. She had a passion for the casinos, enjoyed horse races, playing poker, and making trips to Las Vegas. Frances also loved to dance! In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 5 siblings; Mary Wright, Florence Mattero, Edward Fromal, James Fromal, and Michael Fromal, and a great-grandson, Dylan McClay. Frances is survived by 3 daughters; Barbara "Bobbi" McClay, Joan Salvucci, and Kathy (Ken) Brown, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A visitation will take place on Thursday, February 24, from 9:30 to 11AM at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd, Garnet Valley, PA 19060 followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 11AM. Interment, Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. The family requests that attendees wear masks due to Covid. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital (www.stjude.com). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.