85, died at her home in Milton after an illness on July 28, 2009.

Born in Hingham, Frances worked as a bookkeeper at an advertising firm. She retired in 1986 and was an active and valued volunteer at Saint Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Milton.

Beloved wife of the late John A. Bertuccio. Daughter of the late Nicolas and Mary (Arena) Zona. Frances was preceded in death by 9 siblings and is survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton on Monday, August 3 at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday 3-6PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances’ memory may be made to St. Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Rd., Milton, MA 02186.