Francesco Leone
elevated 1hHkt October 2, 1935 – October 3, 2023
elevated 1hHkt Visitation
Friday October 6, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm
elevated 1hHkt Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 1hHkt Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday October 7, 2023 at 1:30pm
elevated 1hHkt If unable to attend the Mass, you can watch live by Clicking Here
elevated 1hHkt Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 1hHkt Reception (within the Funeral Home)
Following the Entombment
elevated 1hHkt Obituary Francesco Leone passed away on October 3, 2023 after celebrating his 88th birthday.
elevated 1hHkt Born on October 2, 1935, in Broccostella, Frosinone, Italy, he was the son of Nicola and Giuseppa, the oldest of five siblings Santina, Antonio, Loreto (Maria), and Rosetta.
elevated 1hHkt He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bianca, and his daughters and their partners, Donata (Walter), Patrizia (Tony), and Ornella Pamela (Steven). He was a proud Nonno to his seven grandchildren Anthony (Bridget), Christina (Alex), Giancarlo (Lindsey), Nadia (Daniel), Matthew (Carling), Marissa, and Vanessa, and his four great grandchildren Ava, Alessio, Valerie, and Matteo, and his large extended family.
elevated 1hHkt He served in Marina Militare for two years and progressed through the military ranks. He then immigrated to Canada by sea on the Michaelangelo in August 1966 with his wife and two daughters before growing his family with a third daughter in December that year.
elevated 1hHkt He was a master of sport shooting, hunting, botany, and fishing. As a member of the Toronto International Trap and Skeet club for over 50 years, he won numerous trophies and accolades and was highly respected among his peers. He passed this passion on to his loving family who followed in his footsteps.
elevated 1hHkt He was a certified radio and TV technician, before becoming a concrete finisher to exercise his sporting passions on the weekends with family.
elevated 1hHkt In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Diabetes Canada
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our hearts break for you. May you take comfort in knowing that your dad is now at peace.
We love you ❣️
Dear Donna, Patricia, Pamela and dearest Bianca
We’re truly shocked and sad to hear the loss of your dad/husband/nonno! Our deepest condolences to all of your families maybe rest in peace!
Your dad was an amazing person and as well as our greatest TV repair man, how many trips to Chisholm and laughs on fixing the old black and white set that your poor dad would say “Zio Luigi put this in the garbage it’s not going to work much longer “.🤍
My condolences to Zia Bianca ,Donna,Patrizia,and Ornella and the entire family i remember all the good times i had with Zio Francesco we went hunting every weekend when the season opened i learned a lot from him , he and my father were like brothers they were always together so many meals and memories and a lot of laughter rest in peace Zio say hi to my mom and dad for me love Roberto.
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. May you find comfort in knowing that Francesco is resting peacefully. He will no doubt, live on through your fond memories.
Condolences to the entire Leone family. Francesco was a kind and nurturing soul. My late father Alfredo was very fond of him and their long friendship. I too was fortunate to have known his kindness through the sport shooting. May you find comfort in knowing he was well respected and admired. Rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to the family. RIP Francesco. Sending hugs and prayers.
Sorry to hear about your loss, my deepest condolences to the family. RIP
To the extended Leone Family, our deepest condolences for your loss. After reading Francesco’s obituary that you provided, I can’t help feel how proud you were of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was special and each one of you carry part of him with you. Let that memory carry you through these most difficult days and let it also make you smile as you think of the wonderful life he lived and shared with all of you. May he rest in peace and in your hearts.