Francesco Giuseppe Russo

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Queensville, Ontario on Thursday December 27, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Francesco is predeceased by his wife Anna (December 27, 2008) and his son Vincenzo. Loving father of Vincenza Schifano, Dominic (Antonio Ruiz), Cathy (Sam Schifano), all of Toronto and Giuseppe (Vanessa) of Queensville. Cherished 'Nonno' of Daniel, Nikki, Allison, Bailey, Amber and Orianna and great 'Nonno' of Noah, Audrey and Theo. Dear brother of Marietta Di Nuzzo of Santa Croce, Italy, Concetta (Antonio DeFusco) of Santa Maria, Versano, Italy and Vincenzo (Anna Russo) of Toronto. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and relatives from both North America and Italy. The family will receive friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, Ontario on Sunday December 30th, 2018 from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday, (friends are requested to meet) at Our Lady of The Lake R.C. Church, (129 Metro Road, Keswick) for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Queensville Cemetery. In memory of Francesco, donations to Stronach Cancer Centre C/O Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com      Directions click here