Connie Francis had one sibling: George Franconero, Jr. George was born in Newark, New Jersey, on November 15, 1942. He was two years younger than Connie.

George was a lawyer and businessman. He died in 1981, at the age of 38, after being shot and killed by two men who were never caught. Connie was devastated by her brother’s death. She has said that he was her best friend, and that she misses him every day.

In 1986, Connie Francis founded the George Franconero, Jr. Foundation, which provides scholarships to students who are pursuing careers in law and business.

The foundation also works to raise awareness of violence against women. Connie Francis has said that she wants to honor her brother’s memory by helping others who have been affected by violence.

His sister, Francis, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero on December 12, 1938, is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She was one of the most popular singers of the 1950s and 1960s, and she is best known for her ballads and novelty songs.

Francis was born in Newark, New Jersey, and she began her singing career at a young age. She signed her first record deal with MGM Records in 1955, and her first single, “Who’s Sorry Now”, was a major hit. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it made Francis an international star.

Francis went on to have a string of hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including “Where the Boys Are”, “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own”, and “Lipstick on Your Collar”. She also starred in several films, including “Where the Boys Are” and “Follow the Boys”.

Francis’s career declined in the late 1960s, but she continued to tour and record. She released her final album in 1983, and she retired from performing in 1991.

In addition to her singing career, Francis was also an actress and television personality. She starred in several films, including “Where the Boys Are” and “Follow the Boys”. She also hosted her own television show, “Connie Francis Show”, in the early 1960s.