Francesco (Frank) Anania
May 24, 1934 – February 23, 2018
It is with the deepest sorrow we announce that Francesco (Frank) Anania, loving husband of Angela (Grande), died suddenly at Concordia Hospital, on Friday February 23, 2018. Along with his wife of 59 years he leaves to mourn his children, Abelina (Gino) Greco, Mary (David) Jung, Grace Anania, and Georgina (Trent) Wilk, his six grandchildren, Joshua, Daniella, Erin, Justin, Tyler, and Parker, his siblings and sisters-in-law, Angela Vitale, Raffaelina Anania, Lorenzo (Anna) Anania, Maria Smith, and Heather Grande and their families living here, the USA, England, and Italy. He is predeceased by his parents, Gaetano and Abelina Anania, his in-laws, Maria and Gregorio Grande, his brothers-in-law, Geoff Smith, Pino Vitale, and Tony Grande, and his nieces and nephew, Lisa Grande, Rosella Scerbo, and Bryan Keville.
Francesco was born on May 24th, 1934 in Amato, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in 1958 where he married his devoted wife. By trade, he was a brick layer, but in reality there was very little that he could not build, remodel, or fix. He built the family home and reconstructed his beloved cabin in Gimli. He was very musically talented and could play many instruments. He loved to garden and then sit and relax in the shade of his trees. He was proud of many things, like being an Italian Canadian, being a Freemason, and a member of the Acacia Lodge. Most of all, he was proud of his family and especially his grandchildren, who were the light of his life. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Riposa in Pace, Papa.
If one chooses, in lieu of flowers, one can make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or the Concordia Hospital Foundation.
Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, March 3rd at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. Viewing and Condolences will take place at 9:00 am and Mass will follow at 10:00 am with Reverend Father Sam Argenziano presiding. Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum – Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB.
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