Obituary of Frances J. Organski
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Frances "Franny" Jean (Drogo) Organski,, 93, of Landisville and Vineland passed away April 22, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on June 6, 1928, to Charles Drogo and Mary (Sabella) Drogo, Landisville, NJ.
Frances was married on June 15, 1952, at Our Lady of Victories Church in Landisville and was a member of Sacred Heart for many years and later years St. Michael's church, Minotola. She was also a member of the St. Rita Society in Landisville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her former husband Edward Organski, sisters, and brother; Carrie (Drogo) Marcus, Carlo Drogo Sr., Angie (Drogo) Johnson and Marie Hope.
Frances is survived by her four daughters, Brenda Hester, Austin, TX, Denise Zemanik (Rick), Newfield, Doreen Riccio (Michael), Vineland, Francine DeSanta (Victor), Egg Harbor, NJ. She also has four grandchildren, Jay Hester (Austin, TX), Jayme Hester (Austin, TX), Kristina Zemanik (Newfield) and Domenic DeSanta (Egg Harbor). In addition, Frances has two great grandchildren, Landen and Ryden Durham, (Austin, TX) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and her beloved friends.
Frances graduated from Vineland High School. Frances wore many hats from owning Fran's Luncheonette in Minotola, working at Newberry's, Jim & Larry's, Zaberers, to dealing blackjack at the Sands in Atlantic City with later working at the Sands Paradise Café. After retirement, she worked at Landis Middles School Cafeteria and an Election Poll Worker for Vineland elections.
Frances was continually active and enjoyed all kinds of music especially County Western and loved Philadelphia Phillies. When her favorite song Boot Scootin' Boogie was playing you could always find her dancing at events in Vineland and Landisville. In her earlier years, she was Rose Ball Queen, Senior Citizen Queen and modeled for Amana Freezer, enjoyed roller skating, and played baseball for the Vineland Chicketts.
Relatives and friends will be received on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 10am to 11:45am followed by a funeral mass at 12 noon at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Michael's Church 504 S. West Ave., Minotola. Frances will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Victories Cemetery, Landisville. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland.