In Celebration of
Francesco Saverio De Cotiis
February 6, 1930 -
August 23, 2022
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Tuesday August 23rd at the age of 92. Predeceased by his beloved wife Felicia of 59 years. Loving father of Tony (Pamela), Dina (Nick) Giorgi and Lia (Enzo) Schiavone. Proud grandfather of Annamaria (Giovanni), Nicholas, Gabriella ( Domenico), Francesca, Isabella, Alexander and Marcus. Great grandfather to Lorenzo. Survived by his brother and sisters and, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A heartfelt thank you to his caregivers Nenita, Beverley, Yunique, Betty, Yvonne and many others at LHIN. Thank you to the amazing doctors, nurses and PSW workers at St. Joseph's Health Centre who cared for dad in the last month of his life. A special thank you to Dr. Irene Hussian who cared for Francesco as her own for so many years.
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, N. of QEW) on Sunday, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 782 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke on Monday August 29th at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.
In lieu of Flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation, Diabetes Canada or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
