Dear Lorraine and Family: I was very saddened to hear of Adrian's passing. I am so sorry for your loss.

I was very sad to hear of Adrian's passing.  Being my first "sweetheart" when he played for the Cornwall Royals, he always held a special place in my heart.  My very deepest sympathy to his family.  His life ended much too soon.  Isobel Tuttle (nee Alexander)

Dear Facca Family, It's with a heavy heart and great sadness that I send my deepest condolences to all of you at this most difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Adrian during a project that involved him and his staff at Panalpina a few years back. We had grown close since then but I will always remember not only how comfortable he made our stay while we were in Toronto, but also how fondly he spoke of you all every chance he had. He was a truely proud husband and father whose spirit will always shine down on you each and every day. May god bless you.

I met Adrian through John Trevisan and hockey and only knew him to chat a little. It was always a chat about our families and he was so proud of his. He was a gentle soul who was appreciated by so many. My deepest condolences to your family at this time.

Dear Facca Family, It was with incredible shock and sadness that I heard of Adrian's passing last week. I was his US counterpart at Panalpina and have the pleasure in saying we grew quite close through the years. He spoke so lovingly and proudly of you I feel as though I know you. I can't remember a single conversation that didn't eventually turn to talk about our families. I will miss this wonderful man very much. Please take solice in the fact that you were always foremost in his heart-that was so evident. Words are all so inadaquate. Bless you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Phil Dupuis
West Suffield, Conn USA

Dear Lorraine, Steve,  Louise and Gino and Bruna ,
I am so sad to hear this news today. He was a great man and a good father. Sorry that I missed his funeral. I do have very fond memories of Adrian and totally stunned to hear that he has left us and gone to another place. May his soul rest in peace and hope you make it through these tough times. Our sincere condolences to you and his mum and dad. Our prayers are with you.
Ash and Kim

Dear Lorraine, Stephen, Louise, Gino and Bruna,

So sorry for your loss. It was very obvious at the visitation I atended and the funeral that Adrian was loved and will be missed by many. 
Stephen gave a wonderful tribute to a great man.
He left us way too early. The earth is a better place because of the time he spent on it. 
Brian (and Jo-Anne)

Dear Lorraine and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. My heart breaks for you all. Please know that my prayers are with you during this time.

Dear Lorraine, Stephen and Louise,

Susan and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Adrian's passing. We are sorry we couldn't attend the service yesterday. We are thankful to have known Adrian and sincerely hope that this painful time passes and only happy memories remain, for You, Stephen and Louise

Sincerely,
Allan, Susan, Geoffrey & Jeremy McNaughton

Dear Lorraine, Stephen and Louise,

We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. He was a great man to have known. Sorry that we couldnt attend the service yesterday, although I'm sure it was lovely.  Youre in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Corey & Brandy

Dear Lorraine and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
I knew Adrian when I worked at Tom & Jerry's for a few years. He was a great person, always smiling, and always kind.  I was very saddened to hear the news of his passing.
I hope you are able to find comfort in your memories.

Dear Lorraine, Louise and Stephen
We would like you to know that we are thinking of you so much at this difficult time……and we were shocked to hear of Adrian's passing. Carlyn and I were at the service today and it was truly beautiful and the tributes to Adrian were inspiring. From the bottom of our hearts we send you much love …and prayers to guide you.  With many ….many hugs..
Vicki, Keith, Lindsay, Carlyn and Dee

Dear Lorainne and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  Hold tight to your memories and to each other. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are sending our sincerest condolences.
Lorraine, Louise & Stephen we are very sad but know that Adrian will be watchiung all of us from above.
We have great memories when Adrian played hockey for the Tigers.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, 
Walter & Beatrice Schori 
Halifax, Nova Scotia

We send our sincerest condolences to you and your family from all across the country. We wish more than anything that we could all be with you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are all geared towards your family. Know that no matter what we are here for you, once a tiger always a tiger.

May 16, 2011

Dear Bruna & Gino, Lorraine, Louise & Stephen.

We were shocked to hear about Adrian and found it hard to believe. Although we never had the chance to meet Lorraine, Louise & Stephen all we can say is you had "one of the best possible" in your lives.  Our prayers, deepest condolences and thoughts are with all of you at this most tragic time.

Love,
Bernice & Murray Dean & Family
formerly of 61 Derrydown Rd. Downsview.

Dear Lorraine and Family,  I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you all.  With deepest sympathies - Elaine (ALVL)

Like many others, I knew Adrian through hockey and sharing a few pops along the way. Adrian was one of those guys you just felt better for having known.A great wit, charming smile and a character that anyone could admire. I will miss Adrian, and I was glad to have had the pleasure to know him.

My condolences to Adrian's family.

Lorraine, Stephen, Louise & family,

We want to convey our sincerest condolences.  Words truly cannot express how saddened we were to hear of Adrian's passing. He is gone far too soon, but we pray his memory will bring you great comfort always.  We're thinking of you all during this very difficult time.  God Bless.

Dear Lorraine and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lorraine,  Stephen and Louise,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Adrian's passing. He was a wonderful person and an honour to know. Our deepest condolences.
David, Leslie, Carrie and Ali Amborski

Lorraine, Stephen and Louise
We were saddened to learn of Adrian's passing. We have many fond memories of Adrian from Aurora minor hockey where he was respected as a fine father and an example of how a hockey parent should behave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Neil,Anne,Sandy & Lauren Craig, London

Lorraine, Stephen and Louise, 
We were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Adrian was a lovely person and an honour to know. Our deepest condolences.
David, Leslie and Ali Amborski

To adrian's family my deepest condolences to you at this sad time, i'm sure that i can speak for all of us at panalpina that how much we will miss  him  and his smile and his lust for life. he will be greatly missed rest in peace adrian and one day we will see you again  make some room for us up there.

Dear Lorraine, Saddened to hear of Adrien's passing.Our sincere sympathy to you, Stephen, Louise and Adrian's parents. He was agreat boss and a great friend and will be sadly missed by his old "Clarke" family and all others he touched here in Moncton. Lots of good memories.

Our condolences go out to Adrian's family, our thoughts and prayer's are with you in this time of sorrow....

It will be the little things you remember, 
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. 
And although it may seem hard right now, 
it will be the memories of these little things 
that help push away the pain 
and bring the smiles back again. 

~Adrian, we had such a short time with you here, but your positive attitude and leadership will never be forgotten~

From the Sim-Tran Ontario team

Dear Gino and Bruna and family,
We are very sorry for your loss and are thinking of you at this sad time. Condoglianze.

Dear Lorraine, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you lean on those who offer their support through this difficult time. Take care of yourself and your family. Barb - ALVL

Dearist,
Lorraine, Stephen, Louise, Bruna and Gino

You know I would have done anything !

The prayer chain started Thursday at 1:15 pm. Toronto time from Corpus Christi to the Toronto area.
I believe the prayers were answered, including Adrian's prayers.

I honor him for all his gifts he gave to everyone, especially his gift(wish) not to have anyone else suffer.

You continued his gift(wish)by sharing the special pictures.

Let us continue his gifts(wishes)by rejoicing his life.

All my love(heart)and prayers are with you,

Marinella ( Sarah and Steve )

Dear Lorraine, Stephen and Louise.  I was shocked to hear of Adrian's passing. Please know that the thoughts of my family and myself are with you as we offer you our deepest condolences.

Lorraine, Stephen, Louise, Bruna and Gino,

There is a new star in the sky that shines brighter than the rest. Adrian will be watching over you always.

with love, 
Carol and Gord

Dear Lorraine, Louise and Stephen, my heart goes out to you all at this most difficult time.  My thoughts, prayers, and never ending support are with you.

To Adrian's Family
My sincerest condolences to all of you during this difficult time.  I was shocked to hear of Adrian's passing, I had the pleasure and honour of working with Adrian at Vitran and he was an amazing person with an unforgettable smile.  He will truly be missed.

Lorraine and Family - My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Adrian was a "giant of a man:, both in stature and in his friendly approach to everyone.

Dear Lorriane, Louise, Stephan , Gino and Bruna.
Our hearts and prayers and our deppest condolences are with all of you during this diffcioult time.  Adrian was my Big Brother and I will miss him so much . He made me smile and laugh every day , he had a passion for Life, Family and friends. I will miss you Adrian , you were simply the BEST and taken away to early from us . Love  Paul Sehra

Dear Gino and Bruna - very very shocked to hear this very sad news.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers  during this extremely sad time.  I only met Adrian a few times; always helpful during the Famee events. A good man; whose life has been cut very very short.  My condolences to you, his wife and children.  Saluti, Mara Mian

Dear Lorraine , Louise and Stephen ,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.  We are so sorry for your loss. 
The Nevin Family, King City .

Dear Lorraine, Stephen & Louise

I am truly sorry for the loss of a man who Joel described as a wonderful father, and husband.
I am think of you at this very difficult time.
Jane Haslam (Joel Nielsen)

Dear Lorraine,Louise @Stephen.We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Your husband and father was one of a kind.. a fine man that we admired greatly. Blair / Bob Plewman

We are so sorry for your loss.I know all the guys Adrian played hockey with here in Halifax have great memories of him. I will always remember his big smile and his easy going manner.Adrian touched a lot of people and he will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Lorraine and Family:
  To me, Adrian was a great hockey player,a good friend and a true gentleman.I'm sure to you he was a an awesome husband and wonderful father.My sincerest condolences at this most difficult time.

Lorraine & family:There are no words that I can say that will make this any easier to live through. So be sad, cry, laugh, get angry- whatever you need. And when you're ready; he'll find a way of letting you know he's ok and always with you. 
My prayers are with you all. 
- Anita Gouveia (Panalpina)

Mr. and Mrs. Facca, my sweet Lorraine, Stephen and Louise,
I will always be grateful for the love, laughter and happiness that Adrian gave me, and the role model he was to my sons. You all mean so very much to me. Our lives are better for having had Adrian in them, it just wasn't long enough.
love ever and always,
Dee, Dustin, and Ben.

Lorraine and Family. 
I am so very sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of saddness. My condolances, Amanda Figliano (ALVL)

Dear Lorraine, Stephen, Louise,
We are so sorry for the loss of Adrian.  You and your family are in our hearts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Gloria and Andrew Staite.

Lorraine & Family, so shocked and sadenned to hear of Adrian's passing. He was a great friend and teamate at Dalhousie, I will miss him so very much, my heart go out to you guys, thanks for the memories big guy...

Lorraine and Family.  So sorry to hear about Adrian.  He was one of the best bosses that I had throughout my many years in transportation and I have only fond memories of him.  Thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time.
Bev Harper, Moncton, NB

my  sincerest  sympathies  on  your loss
i  knew  and  played  hockey  with  ADRIAN while  he  and  his  family lived
in RIVERVIEW  NB

Lorraine and Family,

Words cannot describe how shocked and saddened I was to hear of Adrian's passing. We shared great times together on and off the ice at Dalhousie. 

In the last couple years, Adrian and I occasionally "bumped" into each other and he often spoke of how proud he was of his children and their accomplishments. We shared a few stories from the past and laughed...laughed so hard we had tears in our eyes. He was a great winger and a great person. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Adrian was one of the nicest, kindest men that I ever met.  It has been my pleasure getting to know him during the time that he worked with me
He will be missed

Lorraine and family:  I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father.  I will pray that God gives you all the strength you need in this terrible time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Gino, Bruna, Lorraine and Family,

Me and my parents we're deeply saddened to hear of Adrian's passing, we are so very sorry for your loss.

 Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in these difficult times.

Dear Lorraine, Stephen and Louise, 
Our deepest sympathies to your family at this very sad time. 
Our thoughts are with you. 

The Levines

Lorraine and family:
The tapestries of our lives are made up of threads woven from experiences and stories shared by friends and family. Some, like threads spun of pure gold, stand out more than others. Such was the life of Adrian. He illuminated and enriched the lives of others in so many ways, and his presence will always be there for those who knew and loved him. My heart goes out to you all.

Dear Lorraine, Louise,and Stephen
Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.   
Cathy, Randy, Brittany and Michael

Lorraine and Family,
We were quite saddened to hear of Adrian's illness and passing. It seems like just yesterday that we were playing hockey at Dal and hanging out with "Huey, Duey and Louie"!
Please accept our sincerest condolences. 
Janet and John Ready

Lorraine, Stephen and Louise,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Remember the good times! 
Robbie and Jennifer Gardner

Dear Lorraine and Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of sorrow.
Adrian was a great friend and we will miss him dearly.
Steve and Colleen Smith

Dear Lorraine, Stephen and Louise, we are so very sorry for the loss of Adrian, an always friendly, gentle bear of a man, whom I'm proud to have known as a teammate (Pylons) and a friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rob and Jo.

Dear Gino, Bruna and families, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved son. I wish I could pay my respects personally, but due to previous commitments I cannot. I extend to you all my sincerest condelences and prayers at this difficult time.

Rosanna (Calligaro) Cannella

My deepest sympathies to the Facca family. Adrian was such a fine man and every time we saw each other he had a big smile, a funny line and was a genuine gent.

Peace to you all!

Dear Louise and Family,Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I was blessed to be Adrian's French teacher at Elia Jr. High. A finer student no teacher could ask for.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peggy Swan-Bérubé Rimouski,Québec

Lorraine & family

We have fond memories of the beautiful family you guys are and how great a teammate Adrian was. Love. Pierre. Donna. Lauren Page

Dear Lorraine, Stephen, Louise and Mr. & Mrs. Facca Sr.  I am so very sorry for your loss and feel your pain.  I too lost my Husband, and my children lost their Father, a few months ago to the Battle of Cancer.  I knew Adrian through my friendship with John and Mary Trevisan and from our growing up years in Downsview.  Adrian was always always up for fun and adventure and truly lived and loved life. I wish you all immense strength and comfort as you find your way to always celebrate Adrian's life.  My sincerest condolences,

Lorraine, Louise and Stephen - Our condolences are with you at this time, I have no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss. With sympathy, Sandy, Jim, Melissa, Chris and Tyler.

Gino, Bruna e famiglia:

Le nostre sentite condoglianze per la perdita del vostro caro figlio, Adrian.  Vi siamo vicini nel vostro dolore ... Cordialmente Liliana Gobbo e famglia.

My sincere condolences to the Facca family, I'm so sorry to hear of Adrian's passing. I can still remember all the good times we had in our younger days growing up on Derrydown and Ikley. Adrian and his family were always very good friends. I know that he will be truly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love, Peter Dundas and family.

Dear Lorraine and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  My sincere condolences and thoughts are with you during this sad time.

Dear Lorraine, Louise and Stephen, 

Please accept my deepest condolences. The news was shocking and painful. 

While we've never met, Adrian spoke about all of you, so proudly and affectionately, when we golfed.  
 
I met Adrian through Cal's Pals hockey team. We shared many laughs on and off the ice and on and off the golf course. He was supposed to come to Florida with a small group of us in November but he had to go to China. The email exchanges on that one were quite special...as was your husband and your dad.

This is the toughest of times for all of you. But, when your head hits the pillow tonight just think of the man who loved you so much and smile.

I don't drink rum but I will tonight, with 3 limes, and a toast to a missing friend.

Greg MacNeil

Dear Lorraine, Louise and Stephen,
We are all very saddened by the passing of Adriano - a truly wonderful, kind person with an endless smile.  You are always close in our hearts.  Our deepest sympathies - god bless you and guide you.
Mark, Brandon & Evan Tolfo
Eugenio & Antonietta Tolfo

Lorraine and family,

I'm so sorry to hear of Adrian's passing.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this incredibly difficult time.

The Halifax Hockey guys are deeply saddened at losing a friend and teammate. On and off the ice Adrian was immensely respected. He had a special blend of being both cool and calming, and also fun-loving. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and deep sympathies are with the whole family. Danny Graham

Dear Lorraine, Louise & Stephen,
We are very shocked and saddened to hear of Adrian's passing.  "Hulk" was a terrific person, teammate and friend.  We will truly miss his kind spirit and warm smile.

Dear Lorraine and family,   we were so sorry to hear about Adrian,  our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Morris & Diane Trevisan & Family

Dear Lorraine and Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss.  We grow older and our lives get busier but we never ever forget the people that have touched our hearts. Adrian was an unforgettable boss. He will be deeply missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lorraine, Stephen and Louise,

So very sorry and saddened to hear of Adrian's passing.I was a teamate and freind of Adrian's at Dal for 4 years. we shared some great times together, he was a terrific guy. We started out with a pretty lousy team and shared the success of wining a title years later. I loved sharing stories with Adrian and we had so many. He was a person people easily gravitated to and you should be proud of that. I know you have great memories of your Dad and husband that I hope will help you through this difficult time. My deepest condolences, Ken Bickerton (Bicky)

Dear Lorraine and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you always, Love Glenn Butler and Angela Madden

Dear Lorraine, Louise and Stephen, I can only imagine what you are going through right now but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.  I am truly honoured to have been able to call Adrian my friend.  He was one of a kind and everyone will miss him.  Kind Regards, Michele (Clark) Helm

Dear Lo, Louise & Steven, with profound sadness our deepest sympathies go out to you on the loss of a great friend and wonderful man. We will miss him every day, yet his memory will forever bring a smile to our faces. Rick, Lisa, John & Robbie

Dear Lorraine and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your huge and unexpected loss. Adrian was too good a person to lose him so soon. I will miss the friendly personality, hearty laugh and outstanding athletic ability that made him such a big part of the Pylons hockey team. I hope that these next few days and weeks are not too painful for you, your kids and the extended family. I know that his spirit will live on as a positive force in my life and hopefully others as well.
Sincerely, Younger and family

Dear Lorraine and family, I was shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Adrian. My Bacardi and Coke just won't be the same without a smile coming to face. I remember when I worked with him in Toronto how proud he was of you all. We followed Louise's volleyball schedule when she was in Ohio at University. Many fond memories of shooting pool in your basement, his great sense of humor, and Adrian's love of Bacardi.  The world has lost someone special. You and your family are in thoughts. I am truely sorry.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.  The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Lorraine and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Adrian always spoke of wife and children in the highest of regards. He was definitely a proud family man. I enjoyed my time working for him at Panalpina and he will be sadly missed. 
My deepest condolences,
Jennifer Scott & Family

Dear Lorraine,Louise and Stephen, 
How lucky was I to know Facs. 
I grieve with you.  
Doug Evans

Dear Lorraine and family,

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. 
Pady, Pardis & Maryam

Dear Lorraine, Louise and 
Stephen. Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow. His godfather and I will miss him with his warm smile and his sense of humor which thrilled our hearts.
We are sharing your loss. Also our love to Gino and Bruna his loveing parents.
Iberto and Valerie

Lorraine and family.
My sincere condolences to all of you for your loss. I recently saw Adrian at our small Dalhousie hockey reunion a few months ago and he seemed his usual formidable self. We had a fun evening reminiscing about the good old Dal University hockey days. We will miss him as he was a great person and he will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincere condolences to all of you from all of us in Newfoundland. Adrian was a great guy and we will never forget him. May your sadness eventually turn into beautiful memories that you will forever cherish. His light will always shine on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew him. Regards from all the Hancocks, especially Lorraine's cousin David.

Dear Facca Family,
We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt condolences to your family.  May Adrian's everlasting memory give you the courage and strength to endure the pain of his passing and may his spirit guide your lives always.

Dear Lorraine and family,
We knew Adrian as a hunky Dal Tiger hockey player, before he captured the heart of my dear volleyball teammate and friend.  And we have been thrilled to enjoy watching your amazing daughter carry on your varsity athletic tradition in Halifax.  Thank you for sharing the photos of your beautiful family.  Adrian's spirit and teachings will live on in Louise and Stephen.  We are praying for the strength you will need to go forward Lorraine, but have no doubt that you will find your way. Our sincere condolences to all of your family.

Lorraine and family.
My sincere condolences to you at this very difficult time. I knew Adrian through the Dal hockey team as an incredible individual with strong character and integrity....a wonderful person I was privileged to call a friend 30 years ago. Stay strong knowing that he will always be looking over you.
George Moschuk

Dear Lorraine and Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Adrian was definitely one of the good guys and will be missed.

Karpy

Lorraine, Stephen and Louise and family,
My deepest condolences during this time of sorrow.

Dear Lorraine, Stephen, and Louise,
We are still trying to comprehend such a tragic loss of such a caring, special friend.  We are truly very sorry.  We will miss him.  With sympathy,

Dear Lorraine and Family,
My heartfelt sympathies are sent to you at this difficult time.  I am truly sorry for your loss and much love is sent your way. 
My thoughts and prayers are with you,

Dear Lorraine, Stephen and Louise,
We are shocked and truly sorry to hear of Adrian's demise.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
With sincere sympathy
David, Sandra & Michael Couperthwaite

From Cal's Pals Hockey Club (named in honour of Dave Gardner's dad) ... "Hulk" was a terrific athlete and hockey player but most of all, a great "Pal".  We'll all miss him.  Lorraine and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss.

Dear Lorraine, Louise and Stephen, 
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Love, the Buxton Family

Lorraine & Family:
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time.  The magnitude and shock of your loss is rippling through the transportation industry.  Adrian was a one-of-a-kind soul who was well respected as a colleague, boss and friend.  He left a positive impression on anyone he met.  He will truly be missed.

OBITUARY

Adrian Louis Facca

16 August, 1957 – 12 May, 2011

Thompson Funeral Home

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