Due to recent changes mandated by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, there will be limited entrance to the chapel. The layout has been configured as a walk through whereby the required space between people will be monitored.
Francesco Rago, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 at Baycrest Center Hospital in Toronto while accompanied by his daughter-in-law Lesa. Francesco emigrated from Italy in 1959 alongside his wife to start their young family here in Toronto. He worked for years with Canadian National Railroad helping to build and maintain sections of Canada’s railway system that pass through the city of Toronto. There may likely be spikes and ties installed by Francesco himself that are still anchored into the ground today. He defined an unshakable work ethic and happily extended this quality to those close to him in any way he could. His strong character continues to live on in his family. As Francesco moved into retirement, he developed new ways to find joy in his life, and keep himself busy. Whether it was making wine and sopressata with his children and grandchildren, tending to his impressive vegetable garden, or working countless hours splitting wood to keep his family warm throughout the winter, it was the act of providing for others that drove him each day. Francesco is survived by his faithful and loving wife Concetta, son Giuseppe, late-son Mario, daughters-in-law Lesa and Lisa, and grandchildren Vincent, Anthony, Julia, and Nicole. A private service will take place at Delmoro Funeral Home; 61 Beverly Hills Dr., Toronto on March 25, 2020, from 11am to 1pm.
A private immediate family entombment and committal prayer will follow at Westminster Cemetery
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