Deceased on 15 July 2022 in Melbourne Victoria

Born 5th of November 1941

In Messignadi, Reggio Calabria, Italy

Francesco leaves this world and joins his beloved parents Vincenzo and Vincenza Barbaro, his beloved in-laws Vincenzo and Giuseppina Madafferi and his dear daughter Angel Barbaro.

Frank leaves his beloved and dearest wife Carmela. He leaves his dearest and adored children Jeanette, Frank Anthony with his fiancé Connie, Josephine with her husband Tom Wieteszka, Silvana with her husband Anthony Favorito, Robert with his wife Laura and Melissa with her husband Simone Valenti. Frank also leaves his beloved and adored grandchildren Olivia, Nicholas, Lawrence, Mattia, Gianluca, Alessia and Francesco.

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“Frank, you were the greatest loving husband and father. Not a day went by without you telling us how much you loved us. You always warmed us with your hugs. Frank, you are the light of our life. You had a heart of gold, filled with love and peace for everyone. You were the PEACE MAKER to so many. Everyone loved you for your generosity, your caring and loving heart and your wise words. There is no other like you. Thank you for making us who we are today. The light in our home has gone but not in our hearts, where you will live forever. “

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“We had a grandfather, one who never really grew old.

His smile was made of sunshine and his heart was solid gold.

His eyes were as bright as shining stars and his hugs so big and warm.

We had a wonderful grandfather and that’s the way it will always be.”

We love you Nonno xx

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Frank also leaves his dear brother Sam with his wife Julie, his brother in-law Leone Madafferi, his brother in-law Enzo Madafferi, Aunty Concetta Caia and Aunty Giulia Madafferi, in Italy his brother Rocco, his sister Anna, his sister Concetta with her husband Pasquale Scarcella, together all with their families, and his dearest relatives and friends.

The family members thank all those who have been of comfort in this moment of sorrow and those who will remember dear Francesco in their prayers.

“Frank, thank you for all the love you gave to me, our children, our grandchildren, our relatives and friends. There are no goodbyes for us, we love you so very much and you will always be with us in our hearts forever.”