Claudia M. Franke

Claudia M. Franke, age 69 of Sherry Avenue, Bristol, died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence surrounded by her loving family and friends. Claudia was born in Bristol, RI and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Vital)Franke. Claudia was an Adjudicator for the State of RIDivision of Labor and Training for many years before retiring. She was the Coordinator for Volunteer Services of Animals in Bristol, a member of the 4th of July Parade Committee, and a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality at St. Elizabeth's Church. She will be sadly missed by her children, Ronald G. Silvia, Jr. of Providence and Rebecca A. Silvia of Bristol, two grandsons, Timothy and Thomas R. Silvia, a sister, Janice A. Alley of Swansea, MA and a brother, Clifford Frank of Riverside. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Potter League for Animals, POBox 412, Newport, RI02840. For online condolences shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Service Information Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery Chestnut Street Bristol, RI --> Service Friday April 27, 2012 10:00 AM St. Mary's Church 330 Wood St. Bristol, RI -->