God called Francesco peacefully on Thursday, December 29th at the age of 97. Francesco is reunited in Heaven with his wife, Giuseppa. Francesco was beloved by his children Rosa Fuda (Alberto), Vincenzo (Maryann), Letizia De Franco (Joe) and Giorgio (Kimberly). Francesco was the proud Nonno of Susan Vilche (Dennis), Joseph Fuda, Frank Fuda, William Tropiano, Christian Tropiano and Gaetano De Franco (Amanda). Francesco was a cherished Bisnonno to Justin, Christina and Lorenza. Francesco will always be held dearly in the hearts of many other family and friends.