Franco Cozzo remembered at funeral in Melbourne
The family of Franco Cozzo are today holding a funeral in Melbourne to say goodbye to the iconic furniture salesman.
Cozzo, who was known affectionately as Melbourne's "king of furniture" died earlier this month at the age of 87.
He was known for selling opulent chairs, bedheads and tables from his eponymous stores in Footscray and Brunswick since 1956.
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Melbourne's king of furniture Franco Cozzo died at the age of 87. Instagram
His family held the funeral in Melbourne's east this morning, which has been followed by a private burial.
Cozzo's energetic television commercials throughout the 1980s made the humble businessman a Melbourne icon.
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In a statement posted to social media, his family confirmed he had died surrounded by his wife and family. Instagram
In a statement posted to social media on December 20, his family confirmed he had died surrounded by his wife and family.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Franco Cozzo," the statement read.
"We would greatly appreciate that our privacy be respected during this difficult time."
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