Frances "Fry" Slack
June 4, 1927 ~ February 10, 2017 (age 89) 89 Years OldShare using:
Frances “Fry” Kay Slack, 89, of Rockvale, CO passed away February 10, 2017. She was born June 4, 1927 to Joseph and Ninfa (Fazzino) DeCarlo in Rouse, CO, but moved to Rockvale shortly after and was a lifelong resident of Rockvale. Soon she met William Slack, the love of her life there in Rockvale and then married him in 1946. Fry was an active member of the community volunteering at St. Joseph Hospital, a founding member of the Rockvale Community Club, charter member of TOPS Chapter #96 and a member of United Lodge #36 of Rockvale. An Italian through and through, her children remember waking up to the smell of homemade bread every Saturday morning and enjoying her pasta dinners every Sunday. She loved baking and excelled at her Italian specialty cookies. She laughed often and found humor in everyday life, always reminding folks “you need to have a sense of humor”. Many will remember her from Sali’s Paradise and Morelli’s Restaurants. She enjoyed many activities, however, going to Cripple Creek was her favorite pastime. She didn’t really care if she won, she just loved to play. She is survived by her daughter, Kristina Picher of Littleton, Willie (Cathy) Slack of Florence, CO; grandchildren, Kevin Runner and his spouse Gwyn Runner, Michael Slack and Joseph Slack; great-grandchildren, Konner and Kylie Runner. She was preceded by her parents, husband, grandson, Kristopher Runner; siblings, John Palmeri, Tony DeCarlo, Joe “Pete” DeCarlo, Grace Dalsant, Budgie “Spud” DeCarlo, Lena Costanzo and Virginia “Virg” Ziolkowski. Rosary will be held at 9:20 A.M., Wednesday, February 15, 2017 with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10: 00 A.M.,both at St. Benedicts Catholic Church, Florence, CO. Arrangements entrusted to Harwood Funeral Home. Online condolences at Harwoodfunerals.com.