Frances Y. Port

Frances Port, “Franny” of Folcroft, PA passed away peacefully with her family by her side on

October 20, 2024.

Fran was born in South Philadelphia to Louis and Raphaela Colalongo. She grew up and spent

her early years in South Philly. After meeting her future husband, John J. Port, she moved to

Folcroft in the summer of 1964, where she remained for the rest of her wonderful life. Fran was

the proud mother of three children—Donna, John, and Eric—a grandmother to eight, and a

great-grandmother to nine.

Fran left this world the same way she lived in it—on her own terms and full of fire. Her energy

was contagious, and even in her late 80s, she could take over a room in minutes, whether she

was performing a TikTok, singing karaoke, explaining a conspiracy theory, or convincing you to

take her to the casino.

She spent many years working in the catering industry, much of that time with Mancini Catering.

She was also a hostess at the Lamp Post Restaurant in Rehoboth, DE, and the Media Inn. Most

recently, she worked for many years as a receptionist at Little Flower Manor. While she loved

being a mother, her greatest joy was being ‘Mom-Mom'.

She cherished time with her family, especially Sunday dinners, she loved hanging out at

underground hair salons with her friends, and going on casino trips with anyone willing to take

her. Just as long as they didn’t expect her to hang out with them once she got there! It was hard

to be around Franny and not laugh—she made life interesting. Family gatherings will

undoubtedly never be the same without her.

Franny was predeceased by her parents Louis and Raphaela, her brothers Sonny and Dominic,

and her husband John. She is survived by her children, Donna Marie Montagno (Mike Ammon),

John A. Port Sr (Rosemary) and Eric Port (Sylvia Porta), Annamaria (Rich). She also is survived

by her grandchildren, John Port, Jr (Kristen), Anthony Montagno, Vincent Port (Bethany), Dara

Wenzel (Robert), Gia Montagno, Nicholas Port, Talia Port, and Angelo Port, great grandchildren

Brady, Mia, Lyla, JJ, Madison, Landon, Collins, Julian, Avianna.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Delco Group Charities Fund via check to 777

W. Sproul Road Springfield, PA 19064 or via their website www.TheDelcoGroup.com

Services will take place on Friday October 25, 2024 at Little Flower Manor 1201 Springfield

Road Darby, PA. Viewing from 9:00am - 11:00am, Mass at 11:00am, Burial and Luncheon to

follow. Please note that parking for Little Flower Manor is in the rear of the building.