Francesco Palazzo
elevated v188B November 19, 1932 ~ October 16, 2022
elevated v188B Visitation
Friday, October 21, 2022 from 2:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:30 am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
Blessed Virgin Mausoleum
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Francesco Palazzo, in Toronto on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 89 years and 11 months. He was born to parents Felice and Maddalena Palazzo on November 19, 1932, in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy. He was married to the late Angelina (nee Lastoria) on February 7, 1955. Frank is survived by his daughters Maddalena, Marisa (Rob), and Rita (Cordy); grandkids Michael, Alexander, and Angel; brother Anthony (Rina), Sisters-in-law Nella and Concetta. Predeceased by his parents and siblings Vince, Domenic, and Anna (Frank).
elevated v188B Frank’s family was his pride and joy. He was an amazing father and nonno. He also loved to garden and was the epitome of a green thumb as he was able to grow anything.
elevated v188B In October he would grow his beard and within two months he resembled either a burly biker or Santa Claus. Although his exterior was rough, he was the sweetest man you ever knew. Always with a chuckle or a prank to play on someone.
elevated v188B He will be missed by many. A true friend, brother, husband, father, and nonno. Truly an amazing person that was dearly loved. He is at peace and with our mother. We love you with all our heart, rest in eternal paradise.
elevated v188B The family will receive friends at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Rd E (west of Bayview Ave), Thornhill from 2:30 – 8:00 pm Friday October 21, 2022. A Funeral Mass will take place within the funeral home in the Chapel of St. Joseph at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 22. The final rite of committal and entombment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill.
elevated v188B In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local food bank or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Maddalena, Marisa, Rita and all your families, so sorry to hear about one more gone from such a close, caring neighbourhood.
We all watched our children grow up, get married and have their own children.
We all have many stories to tell about our time together.
Our deepest sympathy to all and take care of each other.
Annette and Del
Dad my heart is broken. I love you with all my heart.
You were the best father inlaw i could of asked for in my life. You were an amazing man. The kindest and most generous person i ever met in my life. I never met anybody like you.
I was blessed to have known you and even to stand next to you.
We had many laughs together and i will always cherish the time we spent together.
I will miss you everyday.
❤️❤️
Our sincerest condolences to the family. We have fond memories of Frank and Lina and the Palazzo clan. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dear Rita and Family,
On behalf of members, officers and staff of SMART Local 285 we would like to give our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Rita and Family,
My sincerest condolences for you and your family. I wish you all peace, comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. Lots of love and support.
Our deepest condolences to you Maddalena, Marisa, Rita, Robert, Cordy and the Palazzo family. Our hearts were broken to hear that Frank had passed. Your dad was indeed a kind, friendly and generous person together with your mom. We will cherish all the beautiful memories and May your Dad Rest In Peace. Josie(Palazzo), Mark, Gianfranco and Mark Anthony Benic 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. No words can possibly express the amount of sorrow your family is currently experiencing.
I’m hoping that the pain you are presently feeling, will in time lessen. I’m hoping that most of the pain will be replaced by the infinite memories you all have of your dad. The memory of your dad walking you down the aisle at your wedding. Memories of the first time your dad was introduced to his grandchildren. Shared memories of family gatherings. Memories of all the anniversaries you celebrated together as a united family.
Your dad’s memories will continue to live deep within your hearts, and his existence on this earth will go on through his children.
May your dad find eternal peace in Heaven.
Frank,
you will be missed.
Maddalena (Mad), Marisa, Robert, Rita, Cordy and your families, my most sincere condolences. Your dad always had a smile on his face and looked forward in growing his giant sized tomatoes.
May you rest in peace………………………………….
Dearest Mad and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We want to express our condolences to Maddalena, Marisa (our daughter inlaw), Rita and Cordy and my son Robert who adored him. Our hearts are broken. We lost a wonderful man and dearest friend. Words can’t even expressed on how much we loved him.
We will miss you everyday of our lives.
You brought lots of joy, happiness into our families.
We had great times and your precious smile and love for life was a joy for us all.
Until we meet again may you rest in peace with your beautiful Lina and the rest of your family.
Mirroring my own family, Frank was a member of the Greatest Generation, hailed from the same part of Italy, and was surrounded by three daughters and a devoted wife. Like my father, he never complained and did everything in his power to raise a wonderful family. Frank was a kind and genuine soul, hard-working and took great pride in instilling his values in his three lovely daughters and cherished grandchildren. His idea of heaven on Earth was his lush and abundant garden; I will never understand how he grew such large zucchini. Enjoy the wealth of memories he left you while grieving his passing.
Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to Maddalena, Marisa, Rita, and your families for your father’s death. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and cherished, loving memories of joy spent together with your father to forever hold in your hearts. Rest in Eternal Peace, Frank.
Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to Maddalena, Marisa, Rita and your families. We were saddened to hear of your loss.
Wishing you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take comfort in all the beautiful memories.
Dearest Mer, Mad, Ree, Rob, Cord, Angel, Alex and Michael, As i read this notice I’m caught for words. Not seeing Nonno Franco’s smiling face at Christmas, your gut chuckle over a simple joke, your grunt to have a glass of your wine and best homemade prosciutto – you will be absent but your presence and spirit will always be with us. God may have taken you to heaven with Lina, but he left a bit of you in all of us. I consider myself graced to have shared time together and everything that you’ve expressed in love resonates in your family. Love JP & Sandra
Maddalena, Marisa and Rita.
My deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May fond memories of the past give you strength at this time. May he rest in peace.
Angelina Di Tomaso
Our deepest condolences to your family on the passing of your dear father and nonno Francesco Palazzo.
We will always have fond memories of both your mom and dad when we united at the St. Felice festivals.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Antonio & Giovanna Mazzilli and family
Maddalena, Marisa and Rita. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. We remember the time when he would come next door to see his brother and Rosa and he would always greet us with kindness.
Lots of memories. May he rest in peace. Amoroso family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dearest father and nonno Francesco.
We will always fond memories of our times together celebrating at the St. Felice festivals.
Our hearts and prayers are will you all.
Antonio and Giovanna Mazzilli & family
Mad, Marisa and Rita,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend. May you always feel his presence in your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Maddy, my heartfelt sympathies to you and your siblings as you mourn the loss of your family patriarch.