What is "francona"

Francona is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Rick Francona (born 1951), American author, commentator, media military analyst and retired U.S. Air Force officer, cousin of Terry Francona
• Terry Francona (born 1959), American Major League Baseball manager
• Tito Francona (born 1933), American Major League Baseball player, father of Terry Francona