Francesca Socci DeCotiis

Francesca Socci DeCotiis, age 86, of New Canaan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 11, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1937, in Settefrati, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Gaetana Socci. She was predeceased by her husband, Luigi DeCotiis. Francesca is survived by her three beloved daughters, Sara Laria and her husband Saverio (Sam) of New Canaan, CT, Carmella Gentile of New Canaan CT, and Louisa LaBrie of Fairfield CT, her loving grandchildren, Louie Laria of New Canaan CT, Daniel Laria of New Canaan CT, Angela Gentile of Norwalk CT, Michael Gentile of New Canaan CT, Anthony LaBrie of Fairfield CT, and Dena LaBrie of New York. She is also survived by her brothers, Anthony Socci (Angie) of Greenwich, CT, Cesido Socci (Sylvia) of Milford CT, sister-in-law, Margaret Socci of New Canaan, CT, as well as nieces and nephews.

She was pre-deceased by her brother, Mario Socci. Francesca was a strong loving woman, a loving mother and grandmother, who devoted her life to her family. She was employed at the Food Emporium bakery in New Canaan for many years and was an active member of the Catholic Daughters. Her love and spirit will live forever in our hearts, and she will be deeply missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St., New Canaan CT. Visiting Hours will be held before Mass in the Church from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. The Burial will follow after Mass at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan. For online condolences, please visit www. hoytfuneralhome.com .