God called Francesco peacefully on February 9, 2016 at the age of 69. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Grace. Cherished by his dear children; Santina (Dario Zordan) and Joe (Adriana). Proud Nonno of Matteo, Luca, Francesco, and Emma. Francesco will always be remembered by his siblings Gradice (Franco Muto), Eugenia (Eduardo Morrone), Ida (John Greco), Maria (Vittorio Greco), Salvatore (Sylvanna), Giovanni (Roberta) and his in laws Domenico Nigro and Giuseppina Mandarino. He is now reunited in Heaven with his sister Carmela and his brother Luigi. He will be held dear in the hearts of his family, relatives, and many friends. Visitations will take place at the Vescio Funeral Home Woodbridge Chapel (8101 Weston Rd. 905 850-3332) on Thursday February 11, 2016 from 6-9pm and Friday February 12, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-9pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 13, 2016 at 9:30am at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church (8500 Islington Ave., south of Langstaff Rd.). Entombment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery (on Jane St., south of Hwy 7). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Francesco may be made to Toronto General Hospital c/o Peter Munk Cardiac Centre or to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. The Mandarino family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and support staff at Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, and Baycrest Hospital for their care, compassion, and support.