Francesco ROSSO

ROSSO, Francesco - With family by his side, Frank peacefully was called home on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in his 76th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Elvira for 49 years. Loving father of Drs. Dominic Rosso (Jodi), Rose Gagliardi (Vince) and Teresa Belcastro (Joe). Devoted Nonno to Connie Marie, Alessandra, Adam, Adrien and Christina. Predeceased by his parents Domenico and Maria Rosa of Simbario, Italy and mother-in-law Teresina Marrato. Dear brother to Caterina Valela (Vince), Maria Verano (Joe), Nick (Dina), Sam (Cathy), Joe (Rosina) of Thunder Bay, Elisabeth Renda (Vince) of France and Rosina Nardi (Vito) of Simbario and predeceased by Domenico (Concetta). Cherished brother-in-law of Adalgesia Fragomeni (late Antonio), Vic Marrato (Nina), Mario Marrato (Laura) and the late Frank Marrato (Alba). Uncle to numerous nephews and nieces. Friends and family may call at the NORTHWOOD FUNERAL HOME (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. Funeral mass at St. Veronica's Church on Saturday May 3rd, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Ron Ambeault officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Trillium Hospital in Mississauga would be appreciated by the family. We would like to thank all our dear friends and relatives for showing so much love, compassion and support during our great time of sorrow. We also wish to thank the staff of Coronary Care, the Heart Function Clinic of Trillium Hospital as well as Cora and Lillian of Spectrum Health for their excellent service and compassion. A memorial mass honouring Frank's life will be held at St. Fidelis Parish, 33 Connie St., Toronto Ontario (416-247-8741) on June 6th at 7:30 p.m. www.northwoodfuneral.com 11071047