It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Mr. Francesco Marino. On Monday, November 6th, 2023, at the age of 96 years, he died peacefully at Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care with a smile on his face.
Francesco was born on November 26, 1926 in Spadola, Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy. He was the third of 6 siblings. In hopes of a more prosperous future, he immigrated to Canada in 1954. He worked hard here in Canada for many years, supporting the love of his life Giuliana and their children who were back home in Brognaturo, Italy. In 1966 his late wife, Giuliana Marino and their three children, Angelo Marino, Rose Quaresima and Nick Marino immigrated to Canada. Francesco and Giuliana were happily married for 62 years. They enjoyed taking many trips together to Italy, Australia and Acapulco. You could always find Francesco with a deck of cards in his pocket, ready to play a game of Scopa, Briscola or Tresette, gardening or gathering in his backyard with his friends and neighbours.
He was a loving husband, father, nonno, pro-nonno and friend. Survived by his three children: Angelo (Mary-Connie) Marino, Rosetta (Domenic) Quaresima, and Nick (Sarina) Marino. Grandchildren: Frank (Hanh) Marino, Tony (Jessica) Marino, Julie (John) Tsekouras, Joe (Elena) Quaresima, Frank (Maria) Quaresima, D.J. Quaresima, Frank A. Marino, Julie (Victor) Fuentes. Great grandchildren: Angelo, Matteo, Frank Jr. and Luca Marino; Zack, Alexus and Tony Jr. Marino; Harrison, Lillian, Angelo, Mary-Rose Tsekouras; Domenic and Vienna Quaresima; Nico and Natalie Quaresima; Alejandra and Victor Jr. Fuentes. Also, he leaves behind his sister Caterina Garcea and sisters-in-law Raffaela Carchidi and Caterina Marino. He will be missed by numerous families here in Canada, as well as in Australia and Italy. Francesco was predeceased by his wife Giuliana Marino, his parents Custodio Marino and Rosa Lamantea, his siblings Domenico Bava, Nicola (Raffaela) Bava, Giuseppe (Raffaela) Marino, Bruno Marino, Cosimo Garcea.
The family of Francesco would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff on Plaza 1 at Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care for the exceptional care and support they provided to our father/nonno over the last several years. Our family is very grateful and took comfort in knowing that Francesco was surrounded by the best care, every day. We would like to especially thank Lee Mesic of Pioneer Ridge Home Care for her compassion, dedication and hard work. We will always be thankful for your commitment to our family.
The family would like to also thank our dedicated family doctor, Dr. Jim Scali for his tremendous devotion over the years and ensuring Francesco received the care he needed. We would also like to thank Dr. John Coccimiglio for his extended healthcare.
Funeral Services for Francesco will be held at St. Anthony’s Church, 123 Hilldale Road, on Friday, November 10th, 2023. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Luigi Filippini at 12:00 p.m. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior.
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed live and then archived at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca where condolences may be offered as well.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in honour of Francesco to the Alzheimer Society, the Dew Drop Inn or a charity of your choice.
