Obituary of Frank James Baratta

Unexpectedly at University Hospital on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Chrissy, together for 50 years. Loving father of Frank Baratta Jr. (Larissa), Selena Cowan (Brandon Fletcher), Rob Baratta (Sara MacDonald) and Brian Baratta. Much loved grandfather of Ricky Baratta, Donovan Cowan, Carmen Baratta and Emily Ryan and step-grandfather of Ethan, Chloe and Shai-li Gawne, Shane Fletcher, Justin and Alex MacDonald. Dear brother of Catherine Murphy, Bernard Baratta (Maureen), Joseph Baratta (Angel), Thomas Baratta, Michael “Chico” Baratta (Marg), and step-brother of Paul Dawkins and Tim Dawkins (Cheryl). Predeceased by his parents Joseph (1962) and Mary Dawkins (2012), and by his brothers Gerard Baratta (2004) and Lawrence Baratta (2013). Frank started working at Bernardo Marble, Terrazzo and Tile Company Ltd. in 1970 and went on to become co-owner of the company by 1978. In the last decade, Frank became sole owner of Bernard Group Ltd. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends as well as colleagues within the London construction industry. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Thursday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel on Friday, June 17th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Frank are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the London Health Sciences Foundation –Vascular Surgery.