Gerardo Franciosa
elevated ptzu2 July 6, 1928 ~ May 24, 2018
elevated ptzu2 Visitation
Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
elevated ptzu2 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated ptzu2 Funeral Mass
Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
elevated ptzu2 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated ptzu2 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated ptzu2 Obituary
elevated ptzu2 Born on July 6, 1928 in Gallinaro, Frosinone, Italy. Passed peacefully in Richmond Hill on Thursday, May 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Antonietta Franciosa (deceased). Loving father of son John Franciosa (wife Mona) and daughters Nancy Piccolo (husband Tony) and Mary Mastrorillo (husband Vito) and grandchildren Michael Franciosa (wife Diana), Jessica Freitas (husband Brian), Laura Brown (husband Tyler), Dania Mastrorillo, Stefano Mastrorillo, Marco Piccolo and Elisa Mastrorillo. Adoring great-grandfather to Isabella Franciosa, Daniel Freitas, Sofia Franciosa and Julien Freitas. Forever remembered as a kind, gentle and energetic man who cared and did everything for his family. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or to the church of your choice.
I would like to send heart felt condolences to each and every member of the Franciosa family. As first cousins we spent our childhood years together sharing special events, many Sunday picnics and most foundly Christmas eves. My zia Antoinetta’s and zio Gerry’s was always a home that I felt welcomed and loved. May you both finally rest in peace now that you are together again.
You will always have a special place in my heart where you will never be forgotten.
Mary, My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved dad.
My deepest condolences to the family. Your dad was an amazing energetic loving man not to mention an amazing dancer!
Loved his smile.
Rest in peace Gerrardo♥
To all the Franciosa Family,
It is with deep regret that we learn of the passing of your dear father grandfather, and great-grandfather. We were neighbours on Villata Gardens for many years and developed a close friendship, taking pride in how our children developed, achieved, married and had their own families. What a legacy. How quickly time passes as we all get older. Although “Gerry” is gone, he will not be forgotten. May his memory be for a blessing.
Thinking of you at a very difficult time.
Teresa and Nino