Emma L. (DiCicco) Francione passed away at the Greenwood Nursing & Rehab Center in Wakefield on March 15, 2023. She was 94 years of age. Emma was born in the North End of Boston on March 10, 1929, she was raised in the North End and lived in Melrose for many years.

Emma was the wife of the late Joseph R. "Jaky" Francione. Loving mother of Deborah A. Francione, Daniel J. Francione & his wife Ngoc and Daralyn Francione-Reardon & her husband Stephen. Caring grandmother of Dante Francione, Joshua Jackiewicz and Daniel Francione Jr. Proud great grandmother of Divinty Francione. Sister of Teresa Connelly & her husband John and the late Adeline Ponzo, Josephine Donato, Jenny McCall & Louis DiCicco. Also survived by several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 5:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 10AM, followed by a burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend.