Vellone, Frank (Francesco) Anthony. Retired Major, CD, P.Eng. Died Sat. Aug. 30, 2014 at the age of 65 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband, proud father, RMC graduate, engineer, fisherman, and generous friend. Born Dec. 20, 1948 in Serra San Bruno, Italy, he will be laid to rest in his adoptive home of Plate Cove East, NL. Survived by his wife Sandra Dooley, siblings Turina, Gina, Mike (Sylvia), Maria (Mario), and Fernando, and children Michael, Jane and John (Shelly). Internment and service to be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Plate Cove East, Newfoundland. Visitation on Friday, Sept. 26th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm with prayer service at 8:00 pm at St Patrick’s Church. Mass of Christian Burial at St Patrick’s on Saturday, Sept. 27th at 11:00 am. The family welcomes flowers or contributions in honour of Frank to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research or Ongwanada, which provides outstanding care to his son Michael.