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Francisco Vazquez Obituary
Orlando businessman Francisco "Frankie" Vazquez, Jr. passed away on Saturday,
November 12, at age 45. He is survived by his mother Julia Vazquez, father Francisco Vazquez, Sr., and sister Jeanette Ramirez-Vazquez. Frankie's colorful wardrobe and dynamic personality always brought a smile to all. He was a loyal friend and tireless worker who instilled a fierce loyalty in his co-workers. He enjoyed participating in sports like softball and boxing. Frankie will be long remembered as a loving son, brother, and friend, as well as a leader in business and community. He will be greatly missed. Born in Flushing, New York, Frankie grew up in the same building of entrepreneur Lou Pearlman. His career began in the world of aviation. He traveled the world working at Airship International, LTD, a public company that provided blimps for Fortune 500 companies such as McDonald's, Sea World, Budweiser, Tommy Hilfiger and Met Life. He started as an aircraft mechanic, then crew chief and then operations manager for the Company. He then obtained his commercial pilot rating. From aviation to corporate America, Frankie became Vice President of Production for Shape CD. The company dealt with cutting CDs in different shapes for Fortune 500 companies, including American Express, Budweiser, Coca Cola, Polaroid, Bacardi and Motorola, manufacturing five million CDs. When Pearlman created Trans Continental Companies, Frankie was named Vice President of Operations directly overseeing logistics, security, website development and graphics. He added Property Manager to his title when Pearlman became owner of historic Church Street Station, an entertainment, dining, office and retail destination. In addition, he was Managing Member for the Exchange News Café, Exchange Lounge, the Cigar & Wine Club and Pearl Steakhouse. Frankie was known as the "Un-Official Mayor" of Church Street Station. Family and friends will gather today at Family Funeral Care on 13001 South John Young Parkway from Noon to 2PM with a Mass following at 2:30PM at Holy Cross Church, located at 12600 Marsfield Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in his name to the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francisco Vazquez
Debbie Kruse
July 21, 2007
Frankie the world has less brilliance without you in it. I will forever remember our times in Michigan and Orlando. You had a way of making everyone around you feel special. I will always remember the admiration and love you had for your parents. When you spoke of them your face lit up! May God grant them peace. Heaven is a more joyous place with your presence. Rest in Peace
Kathy Jackson
April 14, 2007
Frankie,
You made me smile when my world was falling apart, you gave me hope when I needed a friend. May the Lord comfort your heart the way you comforted so many. May you rest in peace my dear friend.
Kim Ridgeway
March 12, 2007
Frankie, you will be missed dearly. The girls and I just found out today and it is heartbreaking. Now I know why I haven't been able to get in touch and am truly sorry we didn't get to spend more time together when I saw you in October. We love you and will miss you deeply. Julia, I am so sorry for your loss, you meant everything to Frankie. May God Bless you and give you the strength to get through this.
McGuire Tony
March 4, 2007
I was sorry to hear of Frankies passing in such a tragic way....he was so much loved by so many..
Rest in peace buddy
Kelli Thompson
March 2, 2007
Happy Birthday. Sweet Frankie always remembering how you could light up a room.
Maria Lahens
March 1, 2007
Yesterday was Franky's birthday. The girls said happy birtday and I pray for him,julia and francisco.May he rest in peace.Your neighbor.
JoAnn Gutierrez Moreno
February 4, 2007
Sentimos muchisimo la perdida de su hijo Frankie. Mi hijo adoraba a Frankie y trabajo un corto tiempo con el. Mi hijo, Claudio III sintio muchisimo la muerte de su gran amigo y patron. Que El Senior los bendiga y les de fuerzas. Con Carino, JoAnn Moreno
Georgie Judd
December 13, 2006
Frankie,
The world is a much sadder place without you in it. We will miss you. I'll always remember how kind and generous you were and always had something to laugh about. Rest in Peace my friend until we meet again.
Theresa Iannarelli
December 12, 2006
Frankie, Your were a one-in-a-million kind of guy. You were never far away in my thoughts. Thanks for always being a true friend, you will be greatly missed. Peace to you and your family always.
Jeremy Davis
December 5, 2006
Frankie, You will be surly missed and the world is the worst for it. God Bless you and your family.....The best man for any job...
debbie arce-suarez
December 2, 2006
I met frankie as a travel agent working for airship intl in nyc.He was always so perky and happy.May he rest in peace and may his family find happiness in his memory
Darrell Brantley
November 29, 2006
Frankie,
Your generosity and friendship will always be remembered. You were always quick with a smile or great line, and definitely full of style!
Thanks for always being there for me and making our engagement and wedding day so special.
I will always love you, my friend!
Darrell and Barb Brantley
Debbie Marcellino
November 27, 2006
We had only been dating 6 mo., but it only took the 1st date to no how special you were. I am so sorry I was out of town when you called and wanted to go out that Sat night. I can’t stop crying. You would hate that!!! What a true loss for everyone that knew him. Julia….you meant EVERYTHING to him.
Sujein M. Vélez
November 27, 2006
Querido primo Frankie:
A pesar de que no compartimos mucho tiempo juntos, los pocos momentos que compartimos cuando estabas de visita en Puerto Rico fueron significativos para mi. Con tu eterna sonrisa y tu humildad te ganaste el corazón de todos los que tuvimos la dicha de conocerte. Nunca te olvidaremos. Descansa en paz querido primo.
Scott Vaughn
November 21, 2006
I am sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Kelli Thompson
November 21, 2006
Always in my thoughts are the wonderful times we spent laughing together. Missing you always.
francis coppola
November 21, 2006
Dear Frankie,
Your in our heart truely missed by me and my loved ones.
Still to this day you your with us with warm feelings of the times we known eachother.
Colin Perry
November 20, 2006
Frankie you were a good man and we all miss you, you had a heart of gold.
Tess Brackett
November 20, 2006
I worked with Frankie while at TCT. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. My deepest condolences to his family.
Paul Christman
November 19, 2006
Frankie,
You were hard-working, loyal, and above all a great friend. I am happy I had the opportunity to work with you. You are truly missed by all of us that shared a portion of our lives together. God Bless
Brian Bacchus
November 18, 2006
Frankie, I will always cherish your friendship.Your style and work ethics were always admired and will be missed.We worked well together in transportation for your special events and I will miss calling on you for information and approvals.I thank your parents for bringing you into this world and for sharing a little part of your journey of life with me. Remember us from Heaven sometimes. Your buddy, Brian.
Sonia Aponte
November 18, 2006
I met Frankie thru my girlfriends who praised his virtues. He was quick to live up to the occasion, hosts of all hosts, he did everything in grandeur. I was blessed to make his acquaintance and in our last conversation he spoke of the love of his mother, who I know there will be a void that can only be filled with memories of a son that was devoid of selfishness and full of love for everyone.
May the heavens open their Pearly gates to welcome you home so you can be the guardian angel for all you've left behind.
My condolescences to the Vazquez family.
Evelyn Maxwell
November 18, 2006
To the family of Frankie, My heart goes out to you all. I had the pleasure of knowing Frankie for about 12 years, when he visited Bank of America at the West Oak Branch in kissimmee..Frankie was and will always be one in a million. I thank his parents for raising such a wonderful individual, I wish there were more like him in this world..I will miss him dearly...God Bless.
Julian and Di Beville-Anderson
November 18, 2006
We were devastated to hear that we have lost Frankie, he was such an inspiration to us in Airships, always leading by example and going the hard yards.
We have lost a very special person and so has aviation.
We enjoyed your company and your New York sense of humour you will be greatly and sadly missed.
Grant Whitman
November 17, 2006
Frankie . . . the memories that we shared across America & Germany have been overwhelming me this afternoon. I am honored to have rode this planet with you, buddy. Your heart was as expansive as the universe, and I will always love you.
Damaris Casanova
November 17, 2006
Frankie,
You were one of the coolest guys I've ever met and you will always have a place in my heart. I will always remember your fun personality and your crazy ways. You will be sadly missed.
Judy Whitman
November 17, 2006
Frankie,
It's been a long time, but we've never forgotten you and the size of your heart. God be with you.
The Whitman Girls
Judy, Chelsea and Kimberly
Carlos/Maria ThurdeKoos
November 17, 2006
One of a kind .... a very good friend.
Chris (Birdy)
November 17, 2006
Frankie...in the crazy Blimpworld your name would pop up in happy conversation.. martini in one hand - story in the other..
Cheers and god bless ...
Birdy x
Brian Gillis
November 16, 2006
Frankie:
You were a great guy and always made everyone smile. I will always remember the laughs we shared over the years.
God Bless my friend,
Jay Harris
November 16, 2006
Franlie,
You were a great guy to work for at Airship. I miss those long days of you pushing us to get the job done right. You always made every person on the crew feel like they were needed and important. You worked us hard and you worked even harder.
John McGuirk
November 16, 2006
You were alwys straight up and that is why everyone liked you so much.You will be sadly missed mate.
Carmine Tutera
November 16, 2006
Frankie:
You were always so kind to me and my father. You always looked like a million bucks my friend. This building here will never be the same without you. Carl and Carmine Tutera
Rick Cazeau
November 16, 2006
Frankie,
You are one of a kind, you are the big brother I never had...
God Bless you.
Orlando Real Estate Consultants
margarita gonzalez
November 16, 2006
from your cousin Margie Gonzalez (Tomas Gonzalez) Los amo mucho
Milagros Agron-Campbell
November 16, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John Haslam
November 16, 2006
Frankie,
I love you and miss you horribly! You were a great friend and brother! You were a great leader and truly cared for your friends, employees and vendors. I was always amazed at how you were so busy yet always had the time to answer my calls or help me. I have told you and all you friends of my loyalty to you and how i would do anything to help you...only now it is too late...if only i could turn back time to help you! You will always be in my thoughts...i look forward to seeing your smiling face in heaven!
I love you man!
John Haslam,
Karen, Cindy, Jesse, Abigail Haslam
Skystorm Productions
Dave Zembala
November 16, 2006
I didn't know Frankie too well when I worked with him at TCT but he was always genuine and very personable. He seemed like a stand-up type of guy. My condolences to his family
Ted Chandler
November 16, 2006
Heartfelt prayers from our family to yours, Frankie. You will be missed.
The Ford's
November 16, 2006
We didn't know Frank personally, but he lived in our neighborhood. Our thoughts are with you during this very trying time.
Frank and Lucy Serra
November 16, 2006
We express our condolences to the family of Francisco Vazquez (neighbors)
BANK OF AMERICA WEST OAK OFFICE
November 16, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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