ANDREA, Francis - On December 21st, 2020, Francis Andrea, age 81 passed away in Brampton, Ontario.
Francis was a man of vision and dreams, he wanted a better life for himself and his family. In 1966 along with his pregnant wife and two-year-old son, he came to the land of opportunity and started the legacy of the Andrea’s in Canada. With no family or friends and barely speaking the English language he worked tirelessly to support his family.
Francis was known as a modern visionary and well-groomed man. He never left the house unless he was clean shaven, with dress pants, dress shirt and dress shoes. He made his career as a car body man and then Car insurance appraiser.
It was in retirement he discovered his love of cooking and baking, Francis loved to cook for his family and friends, he was known for the best Cheese Cake around. Francis had a strong, quite demeanor and was respected by all.
He will forever be loved and remembered by his wife Marie Andrea, three children, Kamal, Helen, and Doreen, his sons in law David Durante and John Dacunto. His four grandchildren, Ashley, her husband Trevor, Gaetano and his fiancée Stephanie, Sabrina and Daniel, will remember his gentle loving embrace. His Great Grandchildren, Hudson and Savannah ran to him with love, laugher and Joy.
He is survived by his heartbroken brother Elie, his sisters, Yolanda, Nadia and Suhela, his sister in law Ginette and his brother in law Nabil.
Predeceased by his loving Mother Elaine, Father, Nayfa and sister Therese. We know he will be taking care of us from above as he joins his family that takes him in with a loving embrace.
There will be a Virtual Burial on December 30th at 11:00AM. The link to join will be available on the Ward funeral home website on December 29th.
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