My Funny and Great Cousin Frank. Got me a job at Rapid Roller and I had no idea what I was doing. I confessed that to him, he responded so what neither do I. We had great fun times together when we all lived in Chicago. Uncle Johnny was a lover of Italian music so Frank and I got ahold of 8 track tape of Italian Music peeled off the label and placed it on a blank 8 track put on the table. When Uncle John came home he would play that tape but did not have a clue it was a blank one. Uncle Johnny at that time was losing his hearing. When he put the  tape in ( blank one) frank and I started  yelling it was too Damn loud and would go over to turn it down. Uncle Johnny would turn it up we would cover our ears pretending it was to loud 
Aunt Rose was in the kitchen and said to frank and I when he figures out what you two DEVILS are doing he is going to kick you in the ass...ONCE he figured it out he kissed us both for an hour laughing...OH MY GOD you two GUYS are DEVILS
YA GOTTA LOVE FAMILY !
 We do and WE WILL MISS FRANK DEARLY, 
COUSIN DENNIS  in Houston

My dearest adopted brother Frank, my heart is broken and I can't believe you left us.  I can remember each time you came to Chi Town on business. One phone call and our relatives came by to have a fun nite with Frank.  He had a great  sense of humor and had us in stitches  especially his 2 stories read to us about German coffee problem and the 3 Bears.
So everytime I read them like Frank read them, we were in stitches. He was our Sid Caesar. Think about it, God needed a funny guy to make him laugh. Keep em laughing dear Cuz. We love you and miss you and will never forget you or your family.
Love and Prayers
Cuz Em


I met Frank when I went to work at DYC  and Dynaric he was one great person you could never meet . Always cared about the people all around him and one of the sweet man ever . So sorry for his loss RIP Frank 

I can't even understand why the good ones get  taken from us so soon.
Sure will miss his laughter and  jokester attitude. Fran always had a unique way to drive Uncle John crazy when Dennis would come in and play their  practical jokes.
I can remember all of us sitting at my moms table with coffee, sweets and unlimited laughter. There are so many outstanding memories that will always be embedded in our hearts.
I will keep the Renda family in my thoughts and prayers forever. Like I said, "They always take the great ones early." 
RIP Fran..gonna miss ya big guy.

Love,  Cousin Barb

So  sorry to hear of Franks passing.  I was not a personal friend but knew his wife Karen.  I met Frank several times and enjoyed his company.  He had a great sense of humor.  

Blessings to the family
Anna Tysor

I was a friend of your mother from VB Master Gardeners.  I always enjoyed your father's jokes and enthusiastic conversation.  I'm sorry for your loss.

Deb, you are a wonderful daughter. You reminded us what it mens to be a daddy's girl. Please take care of yourself and cherish the moments  and memories you and your dad created.

As kids we were always together in Bridgeport or at grandma Dalto or out in Highwood with Nick. We had so much fun. Grandma Rendascreamed at Fran,Mickey and me playing Superman and attempting jumping off her roof. I have so many great memories and then will stay with me always. Haven’t seen much of each other lately but the memories will stay.  My prayers  and my tears are with h all of you
Love cousin Dolores






I had the privilege to met Frank at his daughter Nicole’s house. He had such a great sense of humor and the best laugh. We talked about fishing and family. One thing is for sure though, he loved his family! I know his daughter Nicole and her family loved him just as much. I will miss seeing him on the soccer sidelines in Virginia Beach cheering on his favorite #10 (Marissa, his granddaughter) and #31 (Evan, his grandson). Every time I see a flashlight I will think of him. I’m sure by now he has passed out flashlights everywhere in heaven. 

"I will stop loving you when they find my fallen tears in the ocean"
I would like to leave my sincere deepest condolences to the family. 
To my Beautiful co worker Deb, there is nothing like being a daddy's girl.  May you find continued comfort in knowing that we love you and are constantly praying that God strengthens you during this difficult time and days ahead.
Thank you for sharing a piece of your father with us.  I would wait eagerly to hear the exciting stories, as told by you, after your weekly visits.
His passion for life would brighten my day. I would often say "He is a great example of how to live life to the fullest!"  I will forever cherish the memories and tuck them away as a daily reminder. 
God Bless ❤

Deb, Brenda and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.  Our thoughts and prayers are with  you.

I wanted to take this opportunity to express my sincere sympathy with Frank's family upon his passing.  I had the pleasure of knowing Karen and Frank through my friendship with one of his friends.  I'll always remember their beautiful devotion to each other and the beautiful spirit that they shared and shared with me.  Frank would tell stories to me about  Karen's and his adventures and always end them with "we had a lot of fun".  That is a wonderful memory for me because I knew that it was true.  He loved his life and he had fun.  Please take comfort in the fact that he loved and was proud of his children and he felt loved in return.  Sincerely, Sue Frost

OBITUARY

Francis Dominic Renda

June 22, 1939 – January 19, 2021

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

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