Frank Anthony Thoza Jr.

1935 - 2020

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

Frank Thoza Obituary

Frank Anthony Thoza, Jr.
April 11, 1935 – December 10, 2020

A 35 year resident of Clearlake, Frank Thoza was born in Oakland, CA, and lived and worked in the East Bay most of his formative years. Frank passed away peacefully after a short illness in Napa at the age of 85.
Frank was proud of his 30 year career with
International Harvester Company (Navistar), manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks and agricultural machinery. Rising from Stock Chaser to Quality Control Diesel Mechanic, starting at the San Leandro, CA, heavy-duty truck factory and later relocating to Fort Wayne, IN, and Springfield, OH.
After retirement, Frank moved to Clearlake where he enjoyed the clean air and lake living and continued his decades enjoyment of bowling. He was also an avid billiards and shuffleboard player. A lifelong Oakland Raiders football fan, in Frank's earlier years he volunteered coaching youth football in Fremont, CA.
An Auxiliary Member of Clearlake's American Legion, Konocti Post 437 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2337 Clearlake Highlands Post, Frank was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion organizations for many years.
Frank Thoza was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Scandalis Thoza, and step-son, Randy Scandalis. He is survived by step-son, Steve
Scandalis; step-daughter in-laws, Anna and Dede; step-grandchildren, Nicole, Allie, Scott, Justin and Mark; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 no services are planned.
Private interment at Saint Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo, CA.
Memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Clearlake through the Highlands Senior Service Center.

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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Dec. 19 to Dec. 25, 2020.

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Kristina Napier

January 5, 2021

Frank- You were always the most sweetest & genuine kind soul and always saw the positive in everything & in everyday even when certain days were anything but positive. You were my mothers best friend (Sheila) and in her final weeks you would come by to check on her to make sure she and I had everything we needed. You were & still are so very much appreciated for everything you did to help my family and for your loyalty & friendship you shared with my mom for so many years. My son took his driver's test in your truck when he was 16 and he was so excited that you let him drive home from Santa Rosa to Lake County saying " he needed the hands on experience of driving". You are home now with your family and friends and until we meet again, rest easy my friend. Tell my momma she is missed and loved. My condolences to the family. Gone but never forgotten.

Kristina Napier

January 4, 2021

Frank- You were always the most sweetest & most gentle soul and wore a smile on your face no matter what kind of day you were having and always saw the positive in everything. You were my moms best friend (sheila) and in her final weeks, made sure she had whatever she needed and you were and still are appreciated for your kindness. You are now home with your family and loved ones and until we meet again, rest easy dear friend. Tell my momma she is loved and missed. My condolences to the family.

Carmen Navarro

December 29, 2020

My mother Alice, Frank’s sister, used to take us to visit Uncle Frank when he lived in the Bay Area. We always loved going to visit with him as he was always telling jokes, funny stories, making up silly songs etc.
I enjoyed having Uncle Frank and Aunt Shirley stay at my home when they came to San Jose to visit.
As the last remaining sibling of our mother, we continued to keep in contact with Uncle Frank and would visit him in Clearlake when we could. He never changed, he remained the delightful and loving uncle we always knew.
He will be missed.

Chris Goulart

December 21, 2020

I remember Uncle Frankie from when I was younger. He was always the funny uncle that we liked to be around. We loved him and still tell his stories. Rest in peace, you will be missed.

Nina Acox

December 21, 2020

Uncle Frankie you were a great Uncle to me. I will always remember you. Love Nina

Joseph Fraga

December 19, 2020

Hi Frank,
Good to know you Frank. Here's a little story about Frank and me. At one time in his early career at International Harvester or IH, that's what we used to call it, we worked together building those big trucks. Our friendship then was very casual. When IH closed in San Leandro Frank moved with them to Fort Wayne Indiana. We lost all contact. I thought that we were done with each other. But 20 years later somehow I met and married his niece Martha Fraga and there he was. So we became family. In affect I have known Frank for over 50 years. I know Frank would of liked to keep on living but he became too sick and his body just could not make it any longer. I saw Marty worked hard everyday to get you well, to get you back to good health, to lighten your load when you became to too weak to manage life on your own. She advocated for you to the very last moment. But time ran out Frank. We pray for you. We will always remember you. We love you.
Joseph Fraga
Martha Fraga husband

Joseph Fraga

December 19, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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