FRANCESCO (FRANCO) LEO
April 18, 1941 – October 11, 2025
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Franco Leo, on October 11, 2025, at the age of 84. He leaves behind his children Anthony and Cardinal Frank as well as his grandchildren Sabrina Maria and Francesco.
He will also be dearly missed by the extended family, numerous friends and parishioners of Our Lady of Consolata parish. He lived a life of love and kindness, hard work and deep faith. He will be fondly missed. May the Lord be gracious to him and welcome him Home to Heaven.
Place of funeral
The funeral mass will take place on October 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Consolata (1700 Rue Jean-Talon E, Montreal QC H2E1T2) followed by burial at Repos St-François d'Assise cemetery (6893 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1N 1C7)
Visiting Hours
Complexe Funéraire Loreto
4975 boul. des Grandes Prairies, St-Léonard, QC, H1R 1A5
4975 boul. des Grandes Prairies, St-Léonard, QC, H1R 1A5
- Friday, October 17, 2025
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday, October 18, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
My sincere condolences to Cardinal Leo and all of your family. May the soul of your father rest in eternal peace. Amen.
Our sincere condolences during this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cardinal Frank Leo and your family.
Anselmo & Angie Vani
Claudio Vani
As my Dad told me before he too had to take his final breath; I’m going ahead of you to where we will meet again, prayer will always keep us united through Jesus and His Blessed Mother.
May your great love for Jesus and Mary be of comfort to the family who will miss Franco until you too will meet again in the kingdom of God; Our final HOME.
Fr. John B.
Your Eminence Cardinal Leo, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family in the passing of your father. You are in our prayers.
Paul and Theresa Mancini
Carissimo Franco, abbiamo appena appreso della scomparsa del tuo papa’. Ne siamo addolorati e ti abbracciamo affettuosamente. Sentite condoglianze, Stefania, zia Geppina, Giuseppino e Michele
Dear Cardinal Leo,
On behalf of the Catholic Women’s League at St Margaret Mary Parish in Woodbridge Ontario; I extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father. My he rest in peace . May your family find comfort and strength in God. May fond memories of your dad console you. Francesco will be remembered in in our monthly CWL Mass for a year.
Our sincere condolences. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cardinal Frank Leo and your family during this time of loss. Angie & Anselmo Vani
Claudio Vani
My deepest condolences to the family
Your Eminence and family I am sorry for your loss. Know that the friends and family who surround you are comforting you and reminding you of the many fond memories you shared with Francesco. May he rest in peace
Your Eminence Cardinal Leo, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family in the passing of your father. You are in my prayers.
Dear Cardinal Leo,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. May he rest in eternal peace. My deepest condolences to you and your family and may God grant you strength and courage through this difficult time.
Mike Molino
His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo
I am sorry to learn of the very sad news that your dear father Francesco Leo passed away on October 11, 2025.
I send my condolences to his family members as well as all who Love him.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on him. May he rest in Peace. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful depart
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Take care.
My deepest sympathies to the family
Your Eminence Cardinal Leo,
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. May memories bring you and your family some comfort in the days ahead.
Dear Cardinal Leo,we. are very sorry for the loss of your father,may he rest in peace in the Glory of God.
Our sincere condolences,
Frank and Anne Marie Porco
Our deepest condolences to your Excellency, Cardinal Frank and your whole family. It is with sadness that we hear of the passing of your father, may he rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May our merciful God grant you strength and courage and may He grant eternal rest for your dad and welcome him into heaven. Connie & Rosie Manna
So very sorry for your loss, may he rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Excellency Cardinal Frank, and your entire family. May God grant you strength and courage to get through this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to cousin Cardinal Frank and cousin Anthony for the loss of your dear father, he was a wonderful and kind man. My mother will miss him dearly. May he RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻
With love, Angela Russo and Mikayla Tchilinguirian.
Sincere condolences from my parents also, Nelina and Giuseppe Russo 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Cardinal Frank and Family Our deepest condolences for your loss of your dad.
Tony Vitelli and Family
My sincere condolences to the Leo family.
May he rest in peace.