Antonio FRANCO

FRANCO, Antonio. 1920-2007. It is with great sadness that we announce that Antonio (Tony) Franco suddenly passed away peacefully on February 23, 2007 at the home of his son, Dr. Nicolas Franco, in Naples, Florida, while on vacation with his beloved and dedicated wife Caterina Nero Franco. Devoted and loving father to Dr. Nicolas Franco (Martha Coreal) and Jim Franco (Mary Ruggiero). Cherished grandfather of Sandra, Daniella, David, Nicolas, Christopher and Vanessa. He will be fondly remembered as a dedicated loving family man, hard working, honorable and fun loving. He will be terribly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service and visitation at Magnus Poirier, 10300 Boul. Pie-IX (corner Fleury), on Wednesday, February 28 from 2 to 10 p.m. and Thursday March 1 from 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service at Eglise Our Lady of Pompei, 2875 Sauve East (corner St-Michel) at 11:15 a.m. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 2/27/2007