Frank moved to the United States from Venezuela with his parents when he was a baby. After moving to New Jersey and then to Michigan, the family eventually made Florida their home. Frank attended Oak Ridge High school class of 1985 and went on to receive his bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Auburn University. After his mother, Maxima, passed away in 1995, Frank stepped in to help run the “shop", which he eventually made his lifelong career. He poured his time and heart into his company that became a source of pride and an outreach of service to the community. As proud as he was of FM Automotive, his greatest sense of pride came from his four children and beautiful granddaughter. He loved them dearly and was never without a story of their achievements. He loved cooking, Auburn football, and all things outdoors, including fishing and diving. His outgoing nature was infectious— always making new friends wherever he went. He had a passion for helping others, which he often did quietly behind the scenes. His absence is heartbreaking and will continue to be felt immensely, but his love and generosity will live on in memory.
He is preceded in death by his parents Maxima and Maximiliano. He leaves behind his children, together with his former wife Jennifer: Alex, Laura, Kevin, Catherine; his granddaughter Lucy; and his sisters Divian and Carolyn.
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