Obituary of Frank Medaglia

MEDAGLIA, Frank - Thursday September 22, 2011 in his 79th year. Gone peacefully to heaven to join his beautiful daughter Anna (Stephen Fratesi). Will now be guardian angel to wife of 56 years, Francesca (nee Bernardo) and daughters Carmela (Mario Novello), Maria (Gus Cuglietta), Rose (Luciano Cavaliere) and Ivana (John Iuliano). Very special guardian angel to 13 grandchildren, Christina (Michael), Mary-Ann (Steve), Frank, Jennifer, Stephanie (Chris), Kevin, Ryan, Alexander, Eric, Paul, David, Jessica, Nicholas and 3 precious great-grandchildren, Reece, Victoria and Gianna. Survived by brothers and sisters: Ernesto (Rosina), Ida Chiarello (Frank), Mirella Falcone (Settimio), Sam (Mariolina) and Fiorina Spadafora (Frank). Predeceased by his parents Antonio and Carmela, brothers Ottorino, Eugenio and sister Maria. Brother-in-law to Connie Sirianni (late Frank, late John), Abbie Zimbaro (late Alfred) and Lena Finateri (Gino). Frank will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation & Reception (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758) on Sunday evening from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory's Church on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Reverend Hamish Currie officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations to the Algoma Regional Community Hospice (ARCH) for their gentle and compassionate care or St. Gregory's Parish fund would be appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lee and Dr. Buehner and the staff of the Sault Area Hospital for making his final days as comfortable as possible. www.northwoodfuneral.com We had so little time from the day you took ill, It seemed like our lives fell silent and still. But far from quiet was your discomfort and pain, Today you sighed in peace, you found comfort again. In the hands of our Lord, you were carried away, But in our fondest memories and hearts, you will always stay.