Frank Henry Garcia's Obituary
GARCIA, Frank H., 79, of Tampa, passed away December 26, 2021. Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Julia and Joseph Canzoneri, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willie and Eva Pines. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary P. Garcia, his two daughters and son, Valerie A. Mallory (Rick), Julie G. Utley (Jim), William F. Garcia (Karen), his 3 grandchildren whom he was so very proud of Jenna Mallory, Dana and Adam Utley and his beloved fur baby, Savi. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Canzoneri, niece and nephew, Deana Miley and Joey Canzoneri and many other wonderful family members and friends.
Frank graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1961. After he graduated, he worked for National Shirt Shop as a window trimmer and then for Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as a bailiff. He was a bowler for many years and was a long-time member of the Krewe of Sant’Yago.
Pallbearers are William F. Garcia, Rick Mallory, Jim Utley, Adam Utley, Michael Casey, Alan Villa, Joey Villa and Honorable Judge Dennis Alvarez. Honorary pallbearers are Joseph Canzoneri, Randy Pines, Raymond Pines, Joe Villa, Fred Langiotti, Sr., Fred Langiotti, Jr., Kevin Langiotti, Dennis Alvarez, Walter Lopez, Angel Pla, Danny Alvarez, Mauricio Lorenzo, Rick Wirth, Willie Fernandez and members of the “feo club”.
Visitation and funeral service for Frank will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 11:00am–1:00pm at Boza and Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603, followed by entombment at Centro Asturiano Memorial Park Mausoleum, 5400 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619.
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