Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 1, 2019 at 80 years of age. Beloved husband of Mattia for 53 years. Cherished father of Mary and husband Fulvio. Loving Nonno of Frankie. Dear brother of Lia, the late Benedetto, Pino, Marianno (Maria), Rita (the late Lamberto) and Enza (Fausto). Dear brother-in-law of Giovanna (Enzo), Lillo (Giuseppa), Franco (Vita), Sarina (Fino) and Angelina (the late Gaspare). Franco will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

He retired from Ford Canada after 26 years of service.

Special thank you to the staff at the Cancer Clinic at Met Campus for their care and compassion.

If you so desire, donations to the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Visitation Thursday September 5th, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Friday September 6th, 2019 leaving Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841 at 10:15 a.m. in procession to St. Angela Church for the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Procession to Heavenly Rest Cemetery to follow.