January 1, 1926 – July 10, 2013
With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Giovanni Francesco (Franco), beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is mourned by his wife of 63 years, Rosina; children Geni (Pasquale), Caterina (Dusan) and Giuseppe (Laura). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Giuseppe, Francesco, Michael, Daniel, Giovanni and Julieanne, and sister-in-law Pina. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, July 16, 2013 at Saint Francis de Sales Parish, 6610 Balmoral Street, Burnaby followed by entombment at Ocean View Cemetery – South Mausoleum, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation will be appreciated.