Faustino "Frank" Suarez Jr.

Faustino (Frank) Suarez Jr. passed into the care of our Lord on June 13, 2012. A native son of Ybor City, Frank was born on July 3, 1943. A loving husband, father and successful business man, Frank, along with his wife RoseMarie, built Suarez Plumbing into one of the most respected plumbing companies in the Tampa area. Along this journey, Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #240 F&AM and 32nd degree Scottish Rite. Frank also served on the Hillsborough County Bldg. Codes Committee and held every position in the Hillsborough County PHCC Association. He served as a director for the State PHCC Association and, for his service, was awarded the In Orbit Award, the highest honor bestowed by the state convention. He was a member of the Krewe of Venus, Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago and the Diamond Hills G.C.C. Mens Assoc. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank & Vicki Suarez; he is survived by his wife of 46 years, his daughter Sharice (Ray) Gonzalez, his son Dr. Troy Suarez, grandchildren Sierra, Trey, & Erica Gonzalez, his twin brother John (Debra) Suarez and his sisters Anna (Cary) Carender & Vikki (Eddie) Passaro. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity Catholic Church. Internment with military honors will follow mass at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.