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BRIFFA, Francis Joseph Carmel “Frank”

Born Wednesday May 01, 1957. Passed away Sunday March 23, 2025.


Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Anam Cara House following a recent MND diagnosis and rapid decline in his health.

Loved Father of 3 beautiful girls that he shared with Linda ~ Marni, Hannah and Josephine.

Beloved brother of Grace, Michael, Steven and Carmen.

Funeral notice


Service

Thursday April 03, 2025, 3:00pm

Our Lady Star of the Sea Apollo Bay

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A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Francis Joseph Carmel Briffa will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1 Nelson St, Apollo Bay on Thursday, April 3, 2025 commencing at 3pm.

Following the service, you are invited to proceed to the harbour to farewell Frank and then enjoy some fish and chips together.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anam Cara House.

Tributes

  1. Remembering the gift of Frank's presence on earth.

    Loving condolences and prayers to Linda, Marni, Hannah, Josie and Frank's family members.

    Always a polite and welcoming man who loved his family, the sea and his joy of cooking.

    Jan, with love and prayers.

    Jan

    March 27, 2025 3:46 pm

  2. Frank, I miss your cheery morning greeting over the back fence as you were singing and pottering in your veggie patch. You were always one to look at the positive.
    Taking care of your beloved doggie Yogi has been a a special gift thankyou Frank.

    Louise Fairney

    March 27, 2025 2:42 pm

  3. So sudden a shock to us all. Frank will be sadly missed by all of us. Our condolences to his family. From all the guys at Apollo Bay water exercise group

    Allan Frizon

    March 27, 2025 8:41 am