Nancy A. Franciose

September 10, 1951 - August 28, 2019

Nancy Franciose passed away peacefully at home during the early hours of 28 August. Her death was caused by metastatic breast cancer complications. Born Nancy Anne Saavedra to parents Armand and Nora (née Felipe) in New York City on September 10th, 1951, Nancy has been a resident of Santa Barbara, CA for the last 10 years. She was a precocious child and graduated high school at 16. After growing up in 4 of the 5 NYC boroughs plus completing her formal education at Nassau Community College and CUNY Queens, Nancy worked in the city for a few years. Later, she resided in Killington, Vermont, Marblehead, MA, California (San Diego & Monterey), Oak Harbor, WA, and Northern Virginia. Trained in the theater, she worked in entertainment management for talent agents and MCA records; then later for several airlines in various sales capacities, as well as a travel agency. An enthusiastic world traveler, Nancy also avidly enjoyed dancing, skiing, reading, photography, cooking, and gardening. In her varied life adventures, wonderful and pragmatic Nancy was known as a reliably problem solver and a generous entertainer. Ever the chic dresser, she especially liked scarves. Most of all, she was a determined force of nature, whether celebrating holidays in style, acting & directing in community theater, or remodeling homes. Finally, always, and foremost, this beautiful woman zealously loved her family and friends. Her husband, Randy Franciose, her beloved son, Zachary Franciose, of Brooklyn, NY, and two stepchildren, Nicholas and Natalie Franciose of Denver, CO, survive her. She will be laid to rest near her parents in Santa Barbara Cemetery and a private family memorial service will be held later this year.