Francesco Ierullo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 7, 2024 in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. He was born on March 9, 1934 in Vallelonga, Catanzaro, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in 1954 where he met his beloved wife Gina and shared 59 beautiful years together. He was a man of remarkable strength and unwavering love for his family. Francesco was a beacon of love and support to all fortunate enough to have known him. His dedication and loyalty to others will forever echo through the lives he touched. His boundless joy for life's simple pleasures was exemplified in his passion for gardening and wine making. Francesco's hands bore the calluses of hard work, yet they also nurtured the most delicate blooms and crafted the finest of wines - a testament to his multifaceted nature.
Francesco is survived by his dear children Enzo(Maria), Sam(Pina), and Tony(Cathy). Beloved grandfather to Francesco, Nicholas, Serena, Marco, Sofia, and Siena. Dear brother to Nicola, Domenico(2012), Caterina, Domenica(2022), Vittoria(2006), Pina, and Antonio. He is now reunited in heaven with his parents and beloved wife Gina.
If desired donations can be made in memory of Francesco to the
Heart & Stroke FoundationVisitation will be held at Westminster Funeral & Reception Centre (5826 Bathurst St. between Finch and Steeles on the west side), located on the grounds of Westminster Cemetery,
it is the first building on your left. The family will receive guests on Wednesday June 12 from 3-5pm & 6-9pm and Thursday June 13 from 10-11am. The Funeral Service will be held in the Trillium Chapel of Westminster on Thursday June 13, 2024 at 11:30am with entombment to follow at Westminster Cemetery.