The famous singer Connie Francis has passed away: did she have any children?
17 july 2025 в 19:13
Connie Francis was a famous name for the pop music hits of the 50s and 60s, such as «Pretty Little Baby», - «Stupid Cupid», - and «Where the Boys Are», - but for her family, she was simply Connie. Fans of the late singer mourn her death, many also curious about her personal life and wanting to know if Connie had children.
Ron Roberts, a longtime friend of Connie, announced her death in July 2025 in a Facebook post. She was 87 years old.
«With a heavy heart and extreme sadness, I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night», - Ron wrote in the Facebook post. «I know Connie would approve that her fans are the first to hear this sad news».
Connie did not have any biological children. However, she adopted a son while married to her third husband, Joseph Garzilli.
Connie had one child, her adopted son named Joey. She kept most details about Joey away from the public eye throughout her career.
Connie was married four times in her life. Her first marriage was to ex-husband Dick Kanellis in 1964, which ended the same year. Her second marriage was to Izzy Marion in 1971, which also ended in divorce the same year. From 1973 to 1980, Connie was married to her third husband, Joe. In 1985, she married her fourth husband, Bob Parkinson, and divorced him in the same year.
In the last 20 years of her life, Connie was in a long-term relationship with her late partner Tony Ferretti, which began in 2003. Although they never married, the couple remained together until his death in 2022.
Connie announced Tony’s death in January 2022 through Facebook. She wrote: «With a heavy heart and sadness, I announce the passing of Tony Ferretti, my dear and only companion for the past 18 years. Tony was always there for me to comfort me when I was sad; make me laugh when things weren’t going as I would have preferred, and intuitively understand me. My heart goes out to his beloved and devoted sister Elaine. Words alone cannot adequately express my thoughts»
Ron Roberts, a longtime friend of Connie, announced her death in July 2025 in a Facebook post. She was 87 years old.
«With a heavy heart and extreme sadness, I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night», - Ron wrote in the Facebook post. «I know Connie would approve that her fans are the first to hear this sad news».
Connie did not have any biological children. However, she adopted a son while married to her third husband, Joseph Garzilli.
Connie had one child, her adopted son named Joey. She kept most details about Joey away from the public eye throughout her career.
Connie was married four times in her life. Her first marriage was to ex-husband Dick Kanellis in 1964, which ended the same year. Her second marriage was to Izzy Marion in 1971, which also ended in divorce the same year. From 1973 to 1980, Connie was married to her third husband, Joe. In 1985, she married her fourth husband, Bob Parkinson, and divorced him in the same year.
In the last 20 years of her life, Connie was in a long-term relationship with her late partner Tony Ferretti, which began in 2003. Although they never married, the couple remained together until his death in 2022.
Connie announced Tony’s death in January 2022 through Facebook. She wrote: «With a heavy heart and sadness, I announce the passing of Tony Ferretti, my dear and only companion for the past 18 years. Tony was always there for me to comfort me when I was sad; make me laugh when things weren’t going as I would have preferred, and intuitively understand me. My heart goes out to his beloved and devoted sister Elaine. Words alone cannot adequately express my thoughts»
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