Francesca G. Simonsen
August 21, 1930 - February 2, 2015
Francesca G. Simonsen passed away Monday in a local hospital surrounded by her family following a long illness. She was born in the Philippines and has called Benicia her home since 1980. Francesca worked for more than 25 years as a Payroll Administrator for Chanslor & Lyon Supply Company in Brisbane, California. Francesca was a longtime member of St. Dominic's Church and the organist and accompanist at the 11:00 o'clock Mass for more than 32 years. She also was the pianist for the Benicia Ballet for several years. Her hobbies included fishing, mountain vacations and following the San Francisco Giants. Francesca is survived by Ed, her loving husband of over 46 years; son Glenn "A.J." (Eric) Simonsen; sisters Dolores Asercion, Chulit Trias, Antionette Guittard & Mila Lawrence; brother Alex (Linda) Grepo; stepdaughter Margaret (Speed) Harter; 7 step grandchildren and 8 great step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her stepdaughter Jerrun Coleman. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Vigil services will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, both at St. Dominic's Church. Burial will follow in St. Dominic's Cemetery.
Francesca G. Simonsen passed away Monday in a local hospital surrounded by her family following a long illness. She was born in the Philippines and has called Benicia her home since 1980. Francesca worked for more than 25 years as a Payroll... View Obituary & Service Information