TANGARO, Francesco "Frank" 1935 - 2013 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that our family announces the passing of our papa Francesco Tangaro on December 27, 2013 in his home at the age of 78; loved by his neighbors, lost but never forgotten. Survived by his loving wife Maria of 54 years, daughter Sarah (John) Guarini of Kelowna, sons: Sal (Claudette) Tangaro of Okanagan Centre, Joe Tangaro, and John Tangaro, 5 grandchildren: Francesco Guarini, Angelo Guarini, Pietro Guarini, Christina Tangaro and Tony Tangaro, his sisters: Maria Tangaro, Teresa Tangaro of Italy, numerous nieces and nephews and his whole extended family. Prayers will be recited on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Parish, 839 Sutherland Avenue. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Father Sebastian Puthenpura officiating. Interment to follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2850 Dry Valley Road. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2. Condolences may be left for Maria and family at: www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted with Valleyview Funeral Home, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 250-765-3147.