Peter Ford pays tribute to iconic businessman Franco Cozzo after his death

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has paid tribute to iconic businessman and furniture salesman Franco Cozzo following his death yesterday.

Ford grew up in Footscray where Cozzo had his iconic store which launched his retail empire, and said a bit of his childhood is gone this morning.

“He had a great life,” Ford told 3AW Breakfast.

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Cozzo’s family confirmed he had died surrounded by his wife and family.

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