Obituary for Franco "Frank" Iadipaolo
Every family has a character that fills a room. Frank was ours.
Born in Windsor, Ontario, to Giovanni and Anna Maria (nee Coletti) Iadipaolo, Frank was the youngest of the family and beloved “baby” brother to Iole and Irene. After graduating from the University of Windsor, Frank explored places beyond his hometown but frequently returned to visit.
Frank’s remarkable career spanned decades and continents. He made a name for himself as an accomplished financial executive. His innate savvy in finance, funding, and fixing, earned him the admiration and respect of the business community. Although not all of us witnessed Frank in action, countless private and public companies benefited from his unique expertise.
Even in retirement, Frank continued to pave the way by working on specialized projects and collaborations. True to form, Frank put “his money where his mouth is” and established the Anna Maria & Giovanni Iadipaolo First Generation/New Canadian Scholarship for Business Master Students at his alma mater, the University of Windsor. The inaugural recipient was awarded in the 2022-2023 academic year, marking the beginning of a lasting legacy.
Frank's adventurous spirit cannot be encompassed in these limited words -- or even the TSX! However, he will always be remembered for his razor-sharp wit, boisterous laugh (particularly at his own jokes), and his cherished sauce recipe.
Frank passed away in his home in Toronto on October 7th, 2023. He is survived by his children, granddaughter, siblings, cousins, extended family, as well as a multitude of friends and colleagues - all of whom will forever cherish his memory and feel his absence.
As an expression of sympathy, the family welcomes donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial visiting will be held Monday October 23, 2023 from 10 am until the time of Memorial Celebration at 11:30 am at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Interment Windsor Memorial Gardens.
Born in Windsor, Ontario, to Giovanni and Anna Maria (nee Coletti) Iadipaolo, Frank was the youngest of the family and beloved “baby” brother to Iole and Irene. After graduating from the University of Windsor, Frank explored places beyond his hometown but frequently returned to visit.
Frank’s remarkable career spanned decades and continents. He made a name for himself as an accomplished financial executive. His innate savvy in finance, funding, and fixing, earned him the admiration and respect of the business community. Although not all of us witnessed Frank in action, countless private and public companies benefited from his unique expertise.
Even in retirement, Frank continued to pave the way by working on specialized projects and collaborations. True to form, Frank put “his money where his mouth is” and established the Anna Maria & Giovanni Iadipaolo First Generation/New Canadian Scholarship for Business Master Students at his alma mater, the University of Windsor. The inaugural recipient was awarded in the 2022-2023 academic year, marking the beginning of a lasting legacy.
Frank's adventurous spirit cannot be encompassed in these limited words -- or even the TSX! However, he will always be remembered for his razor-sharp wit, boisterous laugh (particularly at his own jokes), and his cherished sauce recipe.
Frank passed away in his home in Toronto on October 7th, 2023. He is survived by his children, granddaughter, siblings, cousins, extended family, as well as a multitude of friends and colleagues - all of whom will forever cherish his memory and feel his absence.
As an expression of sympathy, the family welcomes donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial visiting will be held Monday October 23, 2023 from 10 am until the time of Memorial Celebration at 11:30 am at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Interment Windsor Memorial Gardens.