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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Francesco Coda on Aug. 24, 2011, age 83 years, resident of Peter Street, Thunder Bay.

Born in Brognaturo, Calabria, Italy, to parents Rosina Rosi and Bruno Coda, Frank imigrated to Port Arthur, Canada, now Thunder Bay, in 1959. With his willingness to work, he secured employment readily at various companies such as, Abitibi Paper, Brayshaw Steel, and Northwestern Structure Steel.

Frank, (Ciccio), as he was better known to his immediate family, was an eager welder and had a passion for automotive restoration. He enjoyed many hours of gardening and wine making but most of all spending time with his two grand-daughters, Connie and Francine.

He was a devoted husband and care-giver to his wife Concetta in his later years. Frank will be fondly remembered for his embellished storytelling and humorous recollections of his past experiences, both in Italy and Canada.

Frank enjoyed music and was known to sing a note in pitch and instantaneously harmonize with many Italian folk songs. His quiet, gentleman-like mannerism, with a smile, will be dearly missed.

Frank was a member of the Italian Society of Port Arthur and an active member of Saint Andrew’s R.C. Church parish community.

Ciccio will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered, leaving behind to grieve, his wife, Concetta of 59 years, son, Joe Coda; daughter-in-law, Suzanne; granddaughters, Connie Coda, Francine Coda, and fiancé Dwayne Elliott; sister, Stella,  (Nicola Pilat), Thunder Bay; sister, Concetta, (Franco Gori), Switzerland; brother, Giuseppe Coda, (Immacolata), Italy; brother-in-law, Salvatore Tassone,(Teresa), Italy; sister-in-law, Caterina Coda, Thunder Bay; numerous nieces and nephews survive in Thunder Bay, Italy, Australia and Switzerland.

Frank was pre-deceased by son, Bruno Coda (Thunder Bay); parents, Bruno and Rosina Coda, Italy; sister, Angelina Valente, brother-in-law, Luigi Valente, Thunder Bay; sisters, Giuseppina Mangiardi, Italy; Teresa Bertucci, brother-in-law, Bruno Bertucci, Australia; brother, Cosmo Coda, Thunder Bay; nieces, Donna Valente, Thunder Bay, Teresa Salerno, Italy; mother and father-in-laws Giuseppe and Maria Tassone; brother-in-law Nicola and Domenico Tassone; sister-in-law Rosa Tassone. 

Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011 at St. Andrew’s R.C. Church, 292 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, officiated by Rev. Father Luigi Filippini; a private interment to follow.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. with Vigil Prayers commencing at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s R.C. Church, 292 Red River Rd. Thunder Bay. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Frank’s memory to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Foundation, designated to the Cardiac Cath Lab fund.

Arrangements in care of the Sargent and Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court St.

Online condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com

 




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