Filiberto "Frank" Santiago Francisco Batista Vidal

Frank is survived by loving children Tanya Vidal, Ryan Vidal, and Carey Vidal Lauret (Dean); grandchildren Aubrey Vidal, Austin Vidal, Christopher Randles, Cody Lauret, Isabella Randles, Emma Lauret, Arden Vidal, Grayson Vidal, and Charlee Vidal; and former wife Charlene Ehrhard Aucoin. He was preceded in death by parents Mercedes Espino Batista and Ricardo Francisco Burguera Vidal; and brother Francisco Zacarias Ricardo Batista Vidal.

Frank was born in Havana, Cuba on December 31, 1940. At the age of 16 Frank came to America, where he lived with family in Tampa, Florida and graduated from High School. Following graduation, he enlisted into the United States Navy and served four years on the USS Saratoga. After being honorably discharged, he obtained his pilot's license. He decided to make his way to California to become a pilot. One of Frank's good friend's, Richard, told him to visit him in New Orleans during his trip. Upon arriving in New Orleans, he said it "reminded him of home". While in New Orleans, he went to Deutsches Haus during Oktoberfest, where he met a "Parish" girl, Charlene Ehrhard. The rest is history.....

Frank loved vacationing in the Smoky Mountains and the beach. He loved watching all sports, specifically LSU Baseball and the Minnesota Vikings. He was athletic and physically fit. He enjoyed weight-lifting, playing softball, handball, volleyball and swimming. He loved science fiction, classical music, Elvis Presley and he was an extremely deep thinker. His favorite saying was, "Who is the thinker of the thought?".

Most of all, Frank loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

The family would like give special thanks to Polly, Charleyne, Melissa, Kristina, Tanya, Jacob, and Destinie and staff at Sunrise Senior Living for their exceptional care of Frank.

A visitation for Frank will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM, and a reception thereafter from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.