Francesco De Rose

With heavy hearts the family of Francesco (Frank) De Rose also affectionately known to those close to him as "Big Pussy Bonpensiero" 79 of Kamloops, BC announce that he passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2022.

Frank was born in Rende, Italy on August 27, 1942. He moved to Canada in 1964 to follow and marry his beloved Teresa. In June of last year, they celebrated 57 beautiful years together. He worked at Tolko as an operator for 44 years before retiring in 2007.

Frank worked to live, not lived to work. He enjoyed fishing, the Shuswap, lawn bowling, gardening and many dinners and dances over the years with his sweetheart. His most favourite pastime was that spent with his family. Frank also enjoyed watching his grandchildren over the years at their many sporting events.

He is survived by his wife Teresa, his daughters Luisa, Lori, and son Emilio, grandchildren Kahlied, Safia, Isaac, Ella, and Olive. He also leaves behind seven sisters, in-laws, his many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Mass for Francesco will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 11:00 am in Sacred Heart Cathedral for his close friends and family to pay their respects.