Francisco M. “Frank” Delgado, Age 79 of Chardon Twp., died April 23, 2018 at UH Geauga Medical Center. Born December 16, 1938 in Cleveland to Francisco and Rosalie (nee: Abela) Delgado, he lived in Burton for 43 years before moving to Naples, FL and returning to Chardon. Frank’s love was spending time with his wife and family. He was married to his high school sweetheart who was the love of his life, Patricia “Patsy” (nee: Witkowski) for 59 years. He was a gifted Artist and Craftsman. His true passion was playing his 1964 Martin Classical Acoustical Guitar. Frank proudly served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1960, as a Radar Technician on the Aircraft Carrier, USS Intrepid (CVA11).
Survivors also include his children Frank (Kerrie) Delgado of Naples, FL, Tim Delgado of Twinsburg, Yvonne (Greg) Thomas of Munson Twp., Lisa (Fritz) Meyer of Auburn Twp., Laura Lucarelli of Chesterland and Vincente (Dana) Delgado of Kirtland, grandchildren Derek and Erin, Kyle and Makenna, Alec US Navy and Jared US Army, Deanna (Cory), Tara (Brian), Lea (Chad) and Alisha, Megan (Mike) and Olivea, Abela and Milayna and 4 great grandchildren with one on the way. He also leaves his sister, Suzanne (Raymond) Carr of Ft. Wayne, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Racquel Smith and granddaughter Kelsey Paige Delgado.
The family will receive friends Saturday, April 28, 201 from 11:00 to 2:00 at the American Legion Post #459, 14052 Goodwin St, Burton, OH 44021., concluding with the Flag Ceremony at 2:00 PM. The family suggests donations to the Music Department, C/O Dominic Gattozzi, Berkshire High School, P.O. Box 365, Burton, OH 44021.