Adelmo Di Franco

Adelmo Di Franco, age 87, beloved husband of Carmela (nee Di Franco) and the late Margherita (nee Catalano), loving father of Remo Di Franco (wife Mary) and Maria Sack (husband Frank, deceased), step-father of Miguel (wife Sharon), Hector (wife Anne) and Jorge Chiappero, cherished grandfather of Kristina Tarantino (husband Nick), Erica, Daniella, and Brianna Di Franco (husband Charles), devoted nonno of Dominic, Angelo, Vincenzo, Cara, Alex, Carmen, Filomena, Kyle and Charlie, dear son of Carlo and Maria (nee Frate) (both deceased), dear brother of Remo (deceased), Natalina Di Franco (husband Remo, deceased), and Roberto (wife Lucia), loving uncle, cousin and friend of many.

After coming to America, despite many hardships including losing his brother and then his wife at a young age, Adelmo built a beautiful legacy of faith, family and food. When he was younger, he didn't believe in Padre Pio because of all his hardships, but as he grew older, he became a believer and claims Padre Pio increased his faith and saved his life countless times.

Entombment All Souls Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather for Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Saturday at the Church of St. Clare, 5659 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124