Longtime HGTV star Mike Holmes and his family are grieving the loss of their friend and co-star, electrical expert Frank Cozzolino, who appeared on their shows for over two decades. On December 5, 2025, Holmes posted photos on social media of himself with Cozzolino, writing that he was “devastated by the passing of my good friend.”
“Frank made us better,” Holmes wrote in a beautiful tribute. “His impact will live on in every home he helped. Frank could walk into the toughest electrical disaster, crack a joke in his style, and suddenly the whole room felt lighter. That’s just who he was. Frank wasn’t just good at what he did — he really cared. He cared about doing it right. He cared about the people he worked with. He cared about every homeowner he helped. Frank will forever be part of the Holmes family. Miss you buddy.”
HGTV’s Frank Cozzolino Survived a Liver Transplant in 2017
Cozzolino, a Canadian contractor who ran his own business, Solutions Electrical & Maintenance, had appeared on Holmes’ home renovation series since 2003, per IMDb, including dozens of episodes of “Holmes on Holmes” and “Holmes Family Rescue,” as recently as 2024.
On the morning of December 5, an administrator for his company’s Facebook page wrote in a post, “Good morning, Some may have seen a post about some sad news. Unfortunately, it is true, Frank Cozzolino did pass away last night. This page will be converted to ‘In memory of Frank'”
A cause of death was not provided, but Cozzolino did undergo a liver transplant in August 2017. He shared on Instagram at the time, “In 2012 I was told I would not live past 5 years with my liver. On August 24th 2017 I was given a second chance at life. I am forever thankful and blessed that Organ Donation exists.”
Holmes and his kids — HGTV’s Sherry Holmes and Mike Holmes Jr. — were close friends with Cozzolino, whose Instagram feed includes photos of them at birthday parties, boating, and even before Sherry’s wedding in 2018.
Holmes Jr. expressed his sadness over Cozzolino’s death in a post after his dad did, writing, “Rest in peace Frank. You were a fighter. It’s hard to believe you’re gone. You were one of a kind.”
HGTV Fans Flood Holmes Family’s Posts With Condolences & Memories
Fans have flooded social media with comments on Holmes and Holmes Jr.’s posts including one who wrote. “Sad to hear this. Frank was awesome to watch. Condolences to his family and yours.”
Another wrote, “Very sad to hear. Hell of an electrician and teacher to many. Enjoyed watching him on TV explain the correct way to do things. Rest easy Frank! Prayers for his family and friends!”
One fan wrote on Holmes’ post, “Aww, so sorry for your loss. 😞 I only know him from watching your show and he seemed like a very stand up wonderful man.”
On Facebook, a post from Trimbow Window Manufacturing said that Cozzolino is survived by two daughters. The post said, “It’s sad to hear about the passing of our friend Frank Cozzolino. It was a privilege and pleasure to work alongside him on all Holmes projects, making it right for so many deserving people. He was a gentle, kind, passionate and caring person. Our condolences to his daughters Alexandria and Filomena. Rest In Peace, Frank.”
In November, Holmes let HGTV fans know that a new season of “Holmes Family Rescue” will air in 2026. It’s not known if Cozzolino filmed any of those episodes.
So sorry to hear of his passing. He only mentions his daughters, did his wife died? They were both there when Mike renovated their home