Frank was born in Chicago, where he spent his whole life. He dedicated his career to the Chicago Water Department and also worked as a real estate agent. He loved cooking, good food, his dogs, his trucks, and the music of Elvis Presley. He enjoyed trips to Italy, visits to the Wisconsin State Fair, and his weekly Grey Goose Friday.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Cyndi; his daughters, to whom he will always be “Pa,” Deanna (Ben), Angela (Greg), Lisa (Daniel), and Samantha (Joe); and his grandchildren, who adored him: Madelyn, Rocky and Kennedy, Stella and Bruce, and Lucas. He is also survived by his father, Frank F. Maida, Sr., and his brother, Ralph, C.P.D. (Mary Ann). He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine.