Obituary of Francesco Sdao
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Francesco "Frank" Sdao surrounded by his loving family at the Rapelje Lodge on April 3rd, 2017 at the age of 82. Devoted husband of Franca (nee Nobile) of 57 years. Cherished father of Kathy Sdao-Jarvie (Keith), Antonette Sdao Fraser (Doug) and Roger (Nicole Bahnub). Nonno will be forever in the hearts of his 7 grandchildren: Sonia, Nadia, Nathaniel, Zachary, Rachel, Madison, and Naomi and many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Rosina (Mario Fucile), Maria (Carmelo Mazzei) and Antonio (Maria Grazia) and brother-in-law of Alba (Carmelo Adamo) and Maria Nobile. He was predeceased by his parents Ruggero and Caterina (nee Berardi) Sdao, his in-laws Vincenzo and Antonietta (nee Bocchinfuso) Nobile, and his brothers-in-law Antonio Umberto and Angelo Raffaele Nobile. Frank was born in Mangone Pr. Cosenza, Italy on March 9, 1935 and moved to Canada in 1956 as a young man. He married and established his family in Welland where he found employment at Stelco and worked there until he retired in 1995. He was known as being a proud family man and deeply enjoyed spending time with them.
The family will receive their relatives and friends at the WELLAND FUNERAL HOME 827 East Main Street, Welland on Wednesday, April 5 from 7-9 pm and Thursday, April 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Vigil prayers will be held at 3:45 pm on April 6. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on April 7 at St. Andrew the Apostle Church at 10:30 am. Entombment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens will follow. Memorial donations to St. Andrew the Apostle Church or the Alzheimer's Society of Niagara would be appreciated by the family.Charitable donations may be made to:
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
1-403 Ontario Street, St. Catharines ON L2N 1L5
Tel: 1-905-687-3914
Email: niagara@alzheimerniagara.ca
Web: http://www.alzheimer.ca/niagara
St. Andrew The Apostle Roman Catholic Church
22 Golden Blvd. West, Welland ON L3B 1H4
Tel: 1-905-732-5046
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Visitation
Wednesday
April 5, 2017
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Welland Funeral Home
827 East Main Street
Welland, ON L3B 3Y8
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Visitation
Thursday
April 6, 2017
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Welland Funeral Home
827 East Main Street
Welland, ON L3B 3Y8
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Vigil Prayers
Thursday
April 6, 2017
3:45 PM
Welland Funeral Home
827 East Main Street
Welland, ON L3B 3Y8
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Visitation
Thursday
April 6, 2017
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Welland Funeral Home
827 East Main Street
Welland, ON L3B 3Y8
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Funeral Mass
Friday
April 7, 2017
10:30 AM
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
8 St. Andrew's Ave.
Welland, ON L3B 1E1
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Entombment
Friday
April 7, 2017
12:00 PM
Pleasantview Memorial Gardens
2250 Hwy 20
Fonthill, ON L0S1E6
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