Frances Passariello

Frances Colleen (Packard) Passariello, age 100, of Saginaw, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  

Daughter of the late Albert and Hazel (Allore) Packard was born on August 22, 1925. She married Fritz Passariello on October 18, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1988. She was a member of St. Dominic Parish, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and was very active in the church: working bingo for 25 years, ushering, lead Eucharist minister, and funeral luncheons. She volunteered at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital for 28 years in the gift shop. Frances was also a member of the League of Catholic Women.  

She enjoyed dancing, bingo, cards, going to the casino, crocheting and knitting dish cloths. Frances especially loved spending time with her family and friends.  

Left to cherish her memory are two sons and two daughters; Michael (Susan) Passariello, Nancy Passariello, Karen (Thomas) Mussell, and Thomas Passariello; 5 grandchildren, Roy Tyson III (Euleasia), Anthony Passariello, Sara (Jason) Hartman, Amanda Mussell, Ryan (Liz) Mussell; 10 great-grandchildren, Morgan and Nicholas Tyson;  Michael and Matthew Passariello; Camden, Ella, and Amya Hartman; and Jack, Sloan and Riley Mussell ; one sister, Patricia Metevia, and many nieces & nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her sister Anna Jane Traynor, and brothers, Albert “Bud” Packard Jr, Robert “Bob” Packard, and granddaughter in-law, Heather Passariello.  

The Passariello family would like to thank First State Hospice for the kind and compassionate care they provided to Frances in her time of need.  

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A vigil service will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. 

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9 at St. Dominic Parish, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn St., Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. Jack Johnson and Rev. Fr. Richard John will Concelebrate. Committal service to follow at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery.  

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Mustard Seed or to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of your choice. 

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.