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 Franca Capanni, born
in Florence, Italy was 74 when she died Saturday March 24, 2001 of
cancer. Franca passed peacefully at her home in West Hollywood which
she shared with her loving dog Tina. She is survived by her sister
Anna, brother Silvano, Julliano and Roberto, her two sons Paul and
Mark, daughter-in-law Mary and her grandchildren Michael and Mac. |
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Franca came to the United
States as a war bride at the end of WWII, Her husband, Tom S. Hatsukano,
was a Japanese American soldier. His Battalion, number 442, was one of
the most decorated during the war and helped liberate Italy in 1945.
After the war, the couple were transferred to numerous bases including
Port Townsend, Washington and a base in Germany. When the couple
returned to Seattle, Washington, Franca made a fresh start on life by
moving herself and two sons to Los Angeles in 1956.
Franca’s energy and
determination rewarded her. She was generous, loving and sincere. She
loved life, people and animals. The compassion and guidance she offered
to neighbours and friends, earned her the nickname “Mamma”. She was
Mamma to everyone.
Franca worked very hard at
everything she did. She was tireless. As a mother, she provided for her
sons and family while working as a waitress at several Italian
restaurants. She learned from this experience and over time became
successful at her pursuits in West Hollywood. And in 1993, she and her
son Marco opened a Trattoria on Santa Monica Boulevard.
Mamma will be truly missed.
We will remember her for her charismatic beauty and kindness and for her
love of those around her. She will forever remain in our hearts.
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Click on the image to enlarge!
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In 1997 Mama was
cast in the French electronica
duo, Daft Punk's video "Revolution 909". The
video was directed by Roman Coppola. You can see
this entire video and 4 other videos (all with
director's commentary) on the DVD released in
1999. You can buy the DVD at amazon.com
Here
Click on
Mama's image below
to
view her starring
role in the Daft Punk video!
This file is only 2.6 MB in length.
Click on image below to view the entire Daft Punk video.
WARNING: You must have a broadband connection (Cable or DSL) and
patience, since this clip is 10 MB in length.
Click on the image below
to download the Windows Media Player:
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