January 04, 1933 ' June 10, 2009 Francesco passed away peacefully at Vancouver Hospital with family by his side. He was born in Mammola, Reggio Calabria, Italy. Survived by his loving wife Gilda, children Joe (Carri), Rosanna (Franc), Nancy (John) and Robert, grandchildren Jeffrey, Danielle, Alex, Nicolas, Demico and Dante, brother Giovanni (Pina) and sister Rosa. Prayers will be offered at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16th. Entombment to follow at the Ocean View Abbey. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
