Franco Coladonato, 56, of Tampa, Florida, passed on September 6, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1963 in Paris, France, the son of Nicola (2006) and Rosinella Coladonato. He grew up in Ardmore, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, attended Archbishop John Carroll High School and Villanova University.
He is survived by his mother Rosinella (ne DiValerio); loving son, Sebastian; daughter, Serena; sisters, Mimma (Declan Radford) and Antonella (John Kemp and Nicholas Kemp).
For most of his career, he worked as a master carpenter and general contractor, taking great pride in his work. He also took pride in his salesmanship through the last eight years working and residing in Florida. His hobbies included preparing delicious meals and dishes, making his own sauce, building computers, guitars, and more. Franco was an amazing father and even better friend.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 10AM-12PM, at Blount and Curry Funeral Home located at 3207 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL. 33618 followed by a mass to be held at 2PM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church located at 12708 N. Dale Mabry Tampa, FL. 33618.