Frank M. Gonzales
October 16, 1927 — August 19, 2012
Frank M. Gonzales, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday Aug. 19, 2012 in Whittier, CA. Frank is survived by numerous Nephews and Nieces: Bob, John, Frank, Anna, Margaret, Tony, George, Anna, Dickie, Christine, Claudia and Antoinette, 21 Grand Nephews and Nieces, 4 Great Grand Nieces and Nephews and 2 Brothers in Law, Tino and Albert.
Frank was born in Miami, Az on Oct. 16, 1927 and attended Miami High School. He left for the Navy before he was awarded his high school diploma to serve our country and be part of World War II. After being Honorably discharged he waited a few months and returned to the Navy again to be part of the world wide goodwill tour on the USS Columbus. After being Honorably discharged for the second time, he made his home in Los Angeles, CA and worked at American Can Co..
In 1962, he returned to his home town and became a bar manager at the Sunset and Copper Hills Hotel. Frank was also part owner of Pauls Place in Miami. Frank lived in Miami for the next 46 years until 2008 when he moved to Whittier, CA to be closer to what was left of his family.
Frank was preceded in death by Brother's Joe, Henry, Paul, Gilbert and Sisters, Mary, Trinie and Angie. Frank was preceded in death of many family members who we are sure greeted him at Heaven's Gate....."Welcome Home Frank!"
Frank touched many, many lives and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Thank you all from the Gonzales, Sarmiento and Vasquez families for all your consideration in our time of sorrow.
Condolences can be left for the family on our website.
Frank was born in Miami, Az on Oct. 16, 1927 and attended Miami High School. He left for the Navy before he was awarded his high school diploma to serve our country and be part of World War II. After being Honorably discharged he waited a few months and returned to the Navy again to be part of the world wide goodwill tour on the USS Columbus. After being Honorably discharged for the second time, he made his home in Los Angeles, CA and worked at American Can Co..
In 1962, he returned to his home town and became a bar manager at the Sunset and Copper Hills Hotel. Frank was also part owner of Pauls Place in Miami. Frank lived in Miami for the next 46 years until 2008 when he moved to Whittier, CA to be closer to what was left of his family.
Frank was preceded in death by Brother's Joe, Henry, Paul, Gilbert and Sisters, Mary, Trinie and Angie. Frank was preceded in death of many family members who we are sure greeted him at Heaven's Gate....."Welcome Home Frank!"
Frank touched many, many lives and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Thank you all from the Gonzales, Sarmiento and Vasquez families for all your consideration in our time of sorrow.
Condolences can be left for the family on our website.
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