Mrs. Jeanne A. Fragnoli

August 8, 1934 - September 26, 2020

Jeanne Abdallah Fragnoli, 86, of Cortland, N.Y., passed away September 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving husband, daughters, family and wonderful caregivers in her home. Jeanne was born on August 8, 1934 in Cortland, the daughter of Charles M. and Salemie Sopp Abdallah. She had been employed in the family business Abdallah Dairy as a Book Keeper, a teacher and Supervisory Assistant Professor at the S.U.N.Y. Cortland Campus School where she inspired future teachers and students. As a 6th grade teacher at Parker School, she retired from the Cortland Enlarged School District in 1989. Jeanne loved working with children. Jeanne was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, a lay reader, a member of the Alter Society and served on the St. Anthony’s Parish Council with Father Stirpe. Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Robert of 63 years, daughters; Robbin Heenan (Dan) and Karen Fragnoli-Munn (Tom), special granddaughters; Hannah and Norah Munn, a special sister in law; Mary F. Stevens, special nieces; Elana Henner (Dave), Lauren McGrann (John), Sally Dolly (Blair), Jo Lynn Abdallah, Nanci Jo Abdallah, Christy Stevens, Susannah Olivierre (Vernell) and Julie Simser (Christopher), special nephews; C.V. Abdallah (Mindy) and James Stevens, a special cousin, Patty Patriarco and several cousins. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was pre deceased by her sisters; Vivian Abdallah and Betty Ann Abdallah, brothers; Asadd, Vernon and Joseph Abdallah and nephew; Richard Abdallah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. Private graveside services will follow. There are no calling hours. Jeanne’s family would like to thank her family, friends, caregivers of Savior Time Homecare and Hospice for the excellent care given to Jeanne at her home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY or Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y.