Francis V. Tonello

I am truely sorry to hear about the passing Francesco and the loss your family is feeling.

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."

I was fortunate to meet this wonderful man only once at a Christmas Party at his son Joe's home two years ago. His smile was fabulous, and so I had to go over and introduce myself to this man. He was warm, caring and our conversation was about who I was and who he was. I will remember him always and feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity to share the time that I did with him

Thank you for sharing your father with me. Sande

No one is gone who is still remembered. "Franco" is remembered.

I met your father a few times when he visited Maria in Washington, D.C. I remember his warmth and vitality; he was full of life. His love of music and appreciation for the arts lives on in his beautiful daughter and my friend Maria. May his soul rest in peace.

I was saddened to learn of the death of your beloved father. He was very proud of all of you (as he should have been!), as noted in the obituary. Caring thoughts are sent to all 4 of you from Horseheads, NY.
Sincerely,
Rosalyn DuBois (from your Mom's erstwhile piano quartet)

Uncle Fran will be missed....the laugh....the stories...the smile and the zest for life, these things we will never forget, We send our love.

I was truly blessed to have a gem of a father. I am so thankful that his full life was followed by a peaceful, painless passing. I love you, Dad!

My deepest sympathies to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.