PEREZ, FRANK Jr. 80, of Land O Lakes, FL died July 19, 2021, in Tampa. Frank known by Dad, Pa, Pa Frank, Papa Frank & Frankman left us here, to dance on up to Heaven. His beloved wife, Yolanda (Yolie) is left with 62 years of wonderful memories as on July 30, they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They shared their love of travel visiting Europe, cruising to many Ports in the Caribbean and Central
America, time in the mountains, many states including Alaska and Hawaii. Frank was proud to be born a Tampeño, raised in Ybor City then moving to West Tampa where he and Yolie lived for 37 years raising
their 3 sons. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. Frank was a devoted baseball coach at West Tampa Little League and football at West Tampa Boys’ Club, remaining in contact with many of those players through his life. Frank had a large family spread out across the US that he loved dearly along with their families. Frank’s lifelong friendships were extended to the sons and daughters of those friends. He was Pa Frank to many of those young men & women, they were “familia”.
Frank devoted his career as a finance manager and mortgage broker helping many out of difficult situations. After retiring he worked for Carnival Cruise Lines where he made many new and close friendships.
Frank was predeceased in death by his son, Christopher M Perez, his parents Frank & Edelmira Perez (Albano), his stepfather Frank Albano, brother Gilbert and sister JoAnn Perez.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years Yolanda Perez; his sons David F (Patricia), Wayne A; Grandsons Brent A Noury (Michele), David F Perez Jr, Joseba Aranzamendi, Frank A Perez; Granddaughters Sheena Searle (John), Lisa S Murphy (Ryan) and his Greats Khylie, Skylar, Lucas, Mila, and Colton.
In honor of Frank, donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (secure.mymsaa.org) or the Children’s Home Network (childrenshomenetwork.org)
A visitation for Frank will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gonzalezfuneral.com for the Perez family.
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