Obituary of Hugo John DiFrancesco

DiFRANCESCO, Hugo John After a lengthy illness, passed away at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday, April 20, 2012, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Mary (Markovich) of 58 years. Cherished father of Kym (Ken Hood), Robert (Kim), Jeffrey (Nicolette) and Christopher (Elizabeth). He leaves behind his dearly loved grandchildren Benjamin, Holly, Tristan, Emily, Tess, Hannah, Quentin, Emerson and Connor, of whom he was very proud. He will be missed by his numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Survived by his brother Dante (Catherine), sister Vera Ciraolo, sisters-in-law Muriel DiFrancesco and Judy Poloniato. Predeceased by parents Dominic and Olivia DiFrancesco, sister Lydia DiFrancesco, brothers Mario and Rudy, brothers-in-law Louis DiFrancesco and Harry Ciraolo. Also predeceased by father-in-law Peter Markovich, mother-in-law Rose (Steve Cuk) and sister-in-law Lillian Markovich. Hugo was a long time employee of Stelco and a partner in Veterans Cab Company. He was a former chairman of the Hamilton Chapter of the Society of Management Accountants, former president of Stoney Creek Minor Hockey, former treasurer of Stoney Creek Lions Club and belonged to Knights of Columbus and Sons of Italy. Special thanks to Sandy, Slavica, Mary and Gurpree from CBI who took wonderful care of him and gave him such joy. Thanks to Heather, Sara and his friends at the Staywell Program as well as Michelle, Opal and Noelle of Shalom, and Heather and Miriam of the VON. Friends will be received at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Incarnation of Our Blessed Lord Parish (Barton St. and Nash Rd.) on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Notes of sympathy and condolence may be left at: www.donaldvbrown.ca