Obituary of Franceacu 'Frank' Francco Miceli

Franceaco (Frank) Miceli January 20, 1967 – December 29, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franceaco (Frank) Miceli, aged 57, who left us far too soon on December 29, 2024. Born in Ontario, Frank was the son of Rosetta (Berardi) and the late Angelo Miceli of Ontario. A proud and hardworking man, Frank’s life was defined by love, dedication, and joy. He was a loyal member of the Insulators Union of Edmonton Local 110 for 11 years, bringing the strong work ethic he developed as a butcher in his hometown of Thunder Bay, where he worked for over 20 years. Known for never missing a day of work, Frank’s commitment to his family was just as unwavering. He was a deeply involved and supportive father, always starting phone calls with a warm “Hey bud” to his son, Myles. Marissa knew she would always be Daddy’s little peanut. In their younger years, Frank cheered Myles on at hockey tournaments and proudly watched Marissa excel in swimming. He loved sharing their achievements with anyone who would listen. Frank was an avid Texas Hold 'Em player and a passionate Minnesota Vikings fan. One of his fondest memories was attending a game at the new stadium with his son, a moment of great joy. His love for sports was deep, and recently, he embraced the role of grandfather, which brought him immense pride and excitement, especially with the upcoming arrival of his third grandchild. Proud of his Italian heritage, Frank cherished the traditions passed down through generations. His mother’s cooking, particularly her pasta, was a source of great joy. “Mangia, mangia” was a phrase often heard, as Frank always left her home with a full belly—his mother never took no for an answer. A true handyman, Frank had a remarkable ability to fix anything. He and his beloved wife, Denise, shared a deep love and enjoyed many trips together over their 20 years as a couple. They relocated to Cape Breton Island to begin a new chapter, cherishing their life there. He will be remembered as a loving husband, son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend—a man who gave his all to those he loved and left a lasting legacy of kindness, hard work, and family values. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife Denise; daughter Marissa (Matthew) Casoria; son Myles Miceli (Jen Galamb); stepchildren Katryna (James) Byrne and Berek Kadikoff (Caitlin Campbell), all of Thunder Bay; two grandchildren, Mason and Banx; his mother Rosetta and sister Rina (John) Daniar; and mother-in-law Jessie, Denise's siblings, Lisa Maidment, Sharon Brewer (Gordie Sinclair), Linda McNeil (Dave MacNeil) and Roy Maidment (Tracey Ross). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Frank was predeceased by his father, Angelo Miceli, in 2001. Visitation for the late Frank Miceli will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in T.J. Tracey Funeral Home, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, N.S. 902-849-4199. ONTARIO: A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 123 Hilldale Road, with Funeral Mass to be celebrated by Rev. Luigi Filippini. Private entombment will follow in Our Lady of Charity Mausoleum, St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service, at 10:00 a.m. Should friend so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The service will be live-streamed at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca where condolences may be offered as well. Words of comfort may be expressed to Frank’s family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.