Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday July 3, 2021, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 92.

Beloved husband of the late Maria (63 Years). Loving Father of Tony (Marina), Rosa (Johnny), Tina (Sam), and Peter (Dimi). Cherished Nonno of Josie, Francesco, Daniel, Paul, Andrew, Patricia, Olivia, Jessica, and Victoria.

Great Nonno of Kaelem, Amelia, Oscar, Jaiden, Conor, Antonio, Auston, Marchesa, and Dhilan.

Francesco will be lovingly remembered by his brother Pietro (Tindara) Predeceased by Dominico, Carmela, Rosario, and Nunziata, and son in law Cono.

He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Wherever a beautiful soul has being, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Your legacy will forever live on.

A special thank you to Martha, his Personal Caregiver, who showed incredible compassion and loving care towards our father each and every day.

Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, Oshawa, on Friday July 9th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 7:00pm – 9:00pm. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Whitby on Saturday, July 10th, 2021. Entombment will follow in Whitby.

If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.