Frances Ada (Sessa) Pall, “Fran,” age 85, passed away Friday Aug. 16, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Fran was born on Sept. 13, 1938 in Englewood, New Jersey to loving parents Frank and Dolena (MacPherson) Sessa. As a young child, Fran was very active. She enjoyed time with her sister and friends. She also worked for Verizon for many years before retiring.
Fran enjoyed knitting, hosting family gatherings, spending time with her kitties Missy Moose, Ginger, and Hector, her puppies Pam and Buddy, her grandkids, her friends, and her husband Andrew (Andy).
Prior to meeting her husband, Fran gave birth to a son, David. When she met Andy, he also had a son, Drew. They blended their families together and were married in 1961.
Their relationship was described as “true love.” Together, they gave birth to two beautiful daughters, Wendy and Christine. Fran and Andy enjoyed living in New Jersey before moving to New York. They built a beautiful home in Walton.
As a young adult, Fran enjoyed traveling with Andy before settling down with her daughters and grandchildren. She also enjoyed dancing and has always been a huge animal lover. Fran also enjoyed baking with her granddaughters amongst other activities.
Fran is survived by her four grandchildren David Schuppe Jr., John Billera Jr., Michelle and Christina Ritter, her daughter-in-law Debra Schuppe, nephew Neil Peters, and cousin Michael Sessa and his wife Anneliese.
She was predeceased by loving husband of 61 years, Andrew Pall, stepson Andrew Pall Jr., son David Schuppe, daughters Wendy (Pall) Kosco and Christina (Pall) Billera, her sister Dolena (Sessa) Peters, her mother Dolena (MacPherson) Sessa, and father Frank Sessa.
There is not a public service for Fran but she will be put to rest beside Andy at their chosen resting place. Fran will be missed dearly by family, friends, pets, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.