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Mandy
October 25, 2024
Who´s here in 2024 still thinking about Frankie -Rusty´s sister
Nina Patricia Engel
November 13, 2018
Time helps, but even after so many years it does not heal for many us missing you Frankie.You touched so many of us and made an impact on so very many people across the globe that could never forget the amazing person and talent you were, who think love and miss you all of the time.It is still a shock for some of us that wanted and needed more time with you.
May God Bless You Forever Frank Robert Donofrio in Jesus name, including all your family and friends.
Nina
The Shop he and so many of us was were and still are very proud of
Nina Engel
November 11, 2018
So many of us still miss you everyday, and wish you joy and peace in Heaven until we meet again
Nina Engel
November 11, 2018
Bridgitt Garver
September 1, 2018
You were one lovaleable and charismatic individual. I still think of you from time to time. You made me feel important at some of my lowest times. I will always be grateful for your friendship.
March 31, 2014
Just found out to day.Sorry L.B.Bruce Fry
Bruce Fry
March 31, 2014
Frank I knew you when you were little,God Bless.
maureen nolan
September 8, 2012
Time still hasn't healed the wounds always in my thoughts and heart.
Christiana
August 21, 2012
Miss you Frankie.
Maureen Nolan
December 7, 2011
Frank I still think of you often I knew you since you were 13 I will miss you always your old friend .....Maureen?
Jacqueline "Lillitu" Murray
June 20, 2011
I know this is like a YEAR late, but I only just found out about this tragedy today... a year after his passing. I am so sad to hear that Frankie is gone, he was so nice and I send all of my well wishes out to his daughter and his family. <3 I'm sorry. So sad now.
Carol Yahn-Shores
August 11, 2010
FRANKIE D - A Star of Energy
Your energy was loving kindness and creative genius!
One of these gifts in a person is amazing.
Two of these gifts embodied you!
You touched people we will never know -in body with ink and in spirit with love!
Some of those people we are blessed to know "now" from your family, your friends and your tat shop.
The STAR you are will be greatly missed but will shine brightly through all who knew and loved you!
Frankie - We will always "Think of Him and You!
Love to your family and friends,
Betsy Wood
August 4, 2010
Donna: Just learned about your sad, sad loss. Larry and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort you in this time of grief.
July 21, 2010
Dearest Donna and Family,
We were on vacation when we received the sad news. The family tells me that Frank's services were beautiful. We were there in spirit and though.
May all of the beautiful memories of his life give you comfort at this time. He was a handsome and talented young man.
Our deepest sympathy and love go out to you, your Dad and all of the family.
May God bless you and comfort you during this time of sadness.
Our love,
Chuck & Vi Hayworth
St. Petersburg, Florida
Pastor Chuck
July 20, 2010
With a very sad heart I write this entry. Although, my time knowing Frankie was brief, I considered him a good friend. I thank God for the opportunity to be blessed with his presence in my life. I will never forget are impromptu hookups at Starbucks. He was a loving and generous man who allowed us to all to get close to him without judgment or pretense. I will always remember the bible studies we had in his tattoo shop as some of my best times with him. We will meet again my brother.
mel seawright
July 18, 2010
I met Frankie through the Vetters. He started as my tattoo artist (starting a master piece on my back in memory of my husband who passed away at age 31) and ended up becoming a friend. My daughter wanted Frankie to do her first tattoo in memory of her daddy when she turned 18 and is sad that he can not be her artist. My heart hurts for his daughter ( as I know how my daughters heart hurts from he daddy being gone) and little brothers who he loved so much and spoke of often. My husband loved tattoos (21 of them to be exact)and he now has the best artist and friend to do his ink while we are all at a loss. Frank you will be missed greatly!
grady johnson
July 17, 2010
Donna, Frank was a good friend and I will never foeget our first days starting out tattooing together. "Grady"
Bob and Eva Marie Nesbit
July 17, 2010
Dear Donna and Marvin,
You are in our thoughts and prayers today. God bless you and ever keep you in His care.
Betty & Danny Jordan
July 16, 2010
Donna, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love,
Shontay Dewar
July 16, 2010
A true gentleman who will be forever missed.
Marcia Humphress
July 15, 2010
Donna,
Just wanted you to know that Jenny, Rachael, Michele and I are thinking of you everyday. Can't begin to think how to express the depth of my sympathy. You must be very proud of Frank. It's obvious that he is dearly loved and admired by many. Hold onto that. Love you lots. Marcia
Sylvia White
July 15, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ami Shue
July 15, 2010
Your legacy will live on forever Frankie in everyone whose heart you touched. The world is short one shining light but your artistry will remain on the skin of the thousands of people who had the great pleasure of calling you friend.
Christy Tomblin
July 15, 2010
Donna,
Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are loved and cared about. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I love you, Christy
Anti Di
July 15, 2010
Knowing that Frankie knows the Lord helps me to understand why he went home so soon. It is sad that he's gone however; it is joyful knowing that he is in God's house today. One day, we will see him again and be able to enjoy Frankie's love forever.
My prayers are with Frankie's family that they find comfort and peace.
Me on the right with a friend of mine
Gigi Wander
July 14, 2010
I just had the pleasure of meeting Frankie last week.He drew up my tattoo for me. It was memorial for my dad who just passed away. From the moment I met him I loved him and I felt very welcome. I feel like I was honored to have met him. My deepest sympathies go out to his friends and family. I know he will be sadly missed and made a lasting impression on everyone. Not just me.
Doug Brand
July 14, 2010
I was out of town when I received the heartbreaking news of Frankie's passing. I immediately thought of you sand the boys and left a voice mail adding my name to the expanding list of friends offering their help. I know you'll make it through this, setting yet another example of for the rest of us to follow. My deepest sympathies to you and the family as well as Frankie's legions of friends and admirers. You are in my prayers-always.
July 14, 2010
Frankie also left lots of cousins! We all will never forget him..his kind spirit, his huge heart and all the fun that we had together. We love you so much! And thanks for being you <3 ur cousin Gina Donofrio
Stacey Adams
July 14, 2010
Sweet Frankie D! You are missed greatly and will be remembered with love and smiles eternally. The beautiful gifts of art/ink you've given me over the years will always be a reminder of you and your beauty. Love ya lots brother! I can only imagine how you'll paint the skies! ~Stacey Adams
joylynn thomas
July 14, 2010
what a wonderful guy frankie was. so chipper, and always made people laugh. I always laughed when he would be singing in my ear sometimes saying the wrong words when he was tattooing. we could always rely on eachother with advice and venting. the eight years ive known him are definitely embraced and cherished. frankie will be greatly missed.
Christine Barrett-Sickles
July 14, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Bob and Donna. I knew Frankie when he was a very little boy, I was friends with his parents and grandparents, Big Bob and Peggy. I am deeply saddened that I didn't get to know Frankie as a man.
Valerie McCausland
July 14, 2010
It is a comfort to know you are with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray for GOD to ease the suffering of your family and friends. Your spirit lives eternal. Until we meet again.
FRANKIE I MISS U
MONICA G
July 14, 2010
Monica G
July 14, 2010
i miss you so much.. All my love <3 There is no one like you..
Charlean & Jerry Schubert
July 14, 2010
July 14, 2010
Although we never had the opportunity to meet or get to know you, our thoughts and prayers are with your family and many friends. We are currently traveling so we won't get to try and comfort your Dad...who we have gotten to know thru many activities at FBCSP where his assistance has been invaluable.
Ric Carvalis
July 14, 2010
My prayers go out to the family and all who knew Frankie. You have all my heartfelt sympathy. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Your sorrow is shared by everyone who knew and loved him.
July 14, 2010
Donna I AM SO SORRY
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
CLARIS, KEN, LISA and NELLIE
laura payne
July 14, 2010
thanks for the great tattoos Frank. they were meant to memorialize others but now will also be my memorial to you. you will be greatly missed.
shirley Skafec-Long
July 14, 2010
My Thoughts and Prayers goes out to his family and loved ones. You will be missed Frankie; but NEVER Forgotten! Its your turn to paint (ink) the sky!!
Tara G
July 14, 2010
RIP Frankie, another tragic event for all. You will be missed, but guaranteed your legacy will never be forgotten. Jana, he is now your angel looking over you always.
frankie and i in jan 07
caroline burton
July 14, 2010
Frankie, i met you when i was 17, you were the attractive tattooed man that i'd see riding around st.pete or downtown on one of your many scooters or that awesome ford falcon with the leopard print interior that you loved so much! you gave me my first tattoo at 18 and we had a great friendship through the years. i remember how excited you were for opening your own shop and i was proud that you were being able to accomplish one of your biggest dreams and goals. you always were able to cheer me up when i was feeling down in the dumps or having a lousy day and i looked up to you numerous times for advice on things in the past. i have some beautiful work forever on my skin that will always be apart of me and that i will always be able to look back on and think of you and the great memories i was so lucky to have made from being your friend. i am so sorry that i wasn't around too much this past year, but it was hard for me to see you not at your best. i certainly hope with everything that you are at utmost peace up in your heaven, looking down at all of us who will love and miss you and the times we got to share. you had a heart of gold and a big caring soul that brightened and touched a lot of peoples lives in the past 35 years. we are all lucky to have known you for the time that we did, even though that time was cut way too short. thank you Frank Donofrio for being the warm and kind hearted person that you were and for giving me the honor of knowing your friendship the time that i did, and for sharing your amazing talent with not only me but all of us. i know you will always be looking down on us from up above and showering us with your love. may you always rest in peace. you will be extremely missed. thank you for being a great friend to me <3 -caroline
Johnny Sterling
July 14, 2010
Frankie you made difference in my life and I don't think you even knew. You were a great soul and now you have found peace. I love you and you will be missed.
Kathryn Spencer-Atkinson
July 14, 2010
I am still trying to wrap my head around the news of Frankie's passing. I can't even begin to say what an amazing human being he was. We met 13 years ago and from the first time I met Frank he has held a special place in my heart. I am so deeply sorry for the pain his family and friends are feeling right now. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find some comfort from one another. May you go fly high with the angels Frankie.
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