Francesca Schiro of Greenwich, beloved mother and proud Nonna, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 89 after a brief illness, surrounded by her entire loving family.
Born April 27, 1936, in Bolognetta, Sicily, Italy to Vincenzo and Rosa Oliveri, she immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s and settled in the Bronx, NY. Francesa is predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Ferdinando Schiro.
Francesca was a talented dressmaker who took great pride in her craft. With patience and skill, she created beautiful pieces that reflected her dedication and creativity. She was also known for her love of baking and cooking, especially for her family. Her kitchen was a place of comfort, laughter, and delicious traditions. She will be fondly remembered for her famous arancini, biscotti, artisan breads, and Sicilian pizza, which became family favorites and brought everyone together around the table.
Gardening was another happy time, sowing seeds in the Spring for planting in the garden, with a view from her
kitchen, her bountiful harvest was shared by all.
Francesca was the heart and soul of her family. A devoted mother and cherished Nonna, she filled the lives of her children and grandchildren with unconditional love, warmth, and endless support. Nothing brought her more joy than having her grandchildren around her-whether gathered together in person or chatting with them over FaceTime.
Every moment spent with them was a treasure to her. Her home was always welcoming, and her love always abundant. Francesca’s kindness and devotion to family created a legacy that will live on for generations.
She is survived by her loving children, Concetta Michel (Eric), Joseph Schiro (Emilia) and Vincent Schiro (Maria), cherished grandchildren, Steven, Francesa and Daniel Michel, Ferdinando “Freddie,” Ashley and Joseph Schiro, and Michael and Alex Schiro.
The family finds peace knowing she passed surrounded by the people she loved most.
To honor Francesca’s life, family and friends will gather on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 3:00pm – 7:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home; 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT (203) 869-5968.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am on Monday, March 16, 2026, at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 84 Sherwood Avenue, Greenwich, CT followed by entombment at Putnam Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Stamford Education 4 Autism, www.stamfordeducation4autism.org, click on donate button in Francesca Schiro’s memory.
For more information or to place an online condolence visit www.coxeandgraziano.com.