While living in Italy, he worked as a farmer and a barber. When Francesco was 22, he boarded a ship to America in search of a better life. On the ship, he met the love of his life, Giuseppina Pia Calabro. The two reconnected a few years later, and they were married on September 29, 1963 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church in Astoria, NY. In September 1965, their daughter Adriene was born, and in March 1972, their son Daniel was born.
Francesco had a great sense of humor and very personable. As a barber, he interacted with many people and was known for the “best haircuts”. He thoroughly enjoyed playing card games, especially with his brother-in-laws. Although soccer was his favorite sport, he became a huge New York Mets fan. He was a very religious man, and his favorite saint was Padre Pio. He was extremely devoted to the Madonna and participated in rosary prayer groups during the month of May. His biggest passion was gardening, and he could be found in his backyard tending to his vegetable garden and fig trees from early March through November. The biggest joy in his life was becoming a grandfather to Isabella and Christopher.
Francesco is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Pia; his children Adriene and her husband Joseph, and Daniel; his grandchildren Isabella and Christopher; his sister and brothers Nina, Paul, and GianCarlo; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and his siblings Antonio, Frazia, Liduina, Federico, and Giuseppe.
A visitation for Francesco will be held Monday, May 16, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Mel R.C. Church, 26-15 154th Street, Queens, NY 11354. An entombment will occur Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM at St. Michael's Cemetery, 7202 Astoria Boulevard S, East Elmhurst, NY 11370.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frederick-fh.com for the Baldo family.
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