Francesco Pellegrino
elevated ek9mu February 9, 1941 – November 12, 2023
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Friday November 17, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm
elevated ek9mu Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated ek9mu Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday November 18, 2023 at 9am
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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In the early morning of November 12 2023, Francesco “Frank” Pellegrino passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Frank was 82 years old.
elevated ek9mu Frank was born in Siderno Marina, Calabria to Antonio and Teresa Pellegrino. He immigrated to Canada in 1956 and opened his construction company in 1976. He leaves behind a legacy of many successful community construction projects including community centres, arenas, schools, and EMS facilities across the GTA. He was truly dedicated to his family and his craft.
elevated ek9mu Frank is survived by his wife Anna Marie, his children Matthew and Francesca, and his grandchildren Alessandro and Giorgia.
elevated ek9mu His family would like to thank the Palliative care team of Markham Stouffville Hospital for the comfort they gave Frank during his last 4 days of life. Also nurse Tamara, Dr. Efosa Igbinovia and all the home health care team that assisted in caring for Frank.
elevated ek9mu Visitation will be held on Friday November 17, 2023 from 4 pm to 8 pm. Mass will be held on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 9:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated ek9mu In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Frank to Parkinson Canada or Markham Stouffville Hospital.
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Matthew and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. The Lord has called your dear father home. His pain and suffering is no longer May he rest peacefully as he travels to the next part of his journey. Your father touched many lives and stories will be told. Hold on to those memories as well as your own to find the comfort you need to carry you through the time ahead. He’s watching from the heavens now as your guardian angel. God bless. Cheers to Frank for being the man that he was.. xxoo
Matthew and family,
We send our deepest condolences for the passing of your dad. May your hearts find comfort knowing that our loving Father God and all His Battalions will care for him as he is welcomed home with open arms as he rests in eternal peace.
Matthew and family , my deepest condolences in the passing of your Dad . It was always a pleasure dealing with your family. May he rest in peace . God bless .
Very sorry for the family’s loss. My deepest condolences to you and the family. Matt he is truly missed on the sites. His work is left all over,and will never be forgotten.
Our deepest condolences to Matthew and family during this difficult time. Frank’s legacy is not only the mark he left on our projects but also the lasting impression he made on our hearts. He will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in peace.
Words cannot fully console, but let the memories live on forever.