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Gloria Ann Calise Franco, 95

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Gloria Ann Calise Franco, 95, of New Canaan died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on July 13, 2022. 

She was born in New York City on November 9, 1926 to her parents Michael and Catherine Calise.  The family moved to Westport, CT where her father established The Westport Game and Poultry Farm on the Post Road.  She attended Greens Farms School and was a graduate of Staples High School, Class of 1944. Following her graduation, she attended Berkeley Secretarial School in NYC.  

The game farm became what is now known as Calise’s Market.  Her father established a liquor store next to the market.  A young salesman wearing a snazzy bow tie caught Gloria’s attention when he walked into the store.  His name was Dick Franco.   A little matchmaking by Gloria’s sister Susie ensued.  On October 12, 1949, Gloria and Dick married.        

They soon moved to Elm Place in New Canaan where they started their family.