Franklin “Frank” Viscido, Sr. , 74, of Largo FL, passed away on August 4, 2016. Mr. Viscido was born on August 31, 1941 to the late Alfred and Mary Viscido.
Frank is survived by his children, Sandria Viscido of Tampa, FL and Franklin Viscido, Jr. of Pompano Beach, FL; grandchildren: David Jude Wilson, Jr., Gina-Marie Wilson, Alyssa Lynn Viscido and Ashley Nicole Viscido; his siblings, Marie Vanderhoof of Georgia, Joseph Viscido of Fort Pierce, FL, Annette Dispenziere of Sun City, FL and Alfred Viscido, Jr. of Vermont.
Franklin joined the United States Air Force when he was 18 years old. After the Air Force, Mr. Viscido owned a real estate agency in his home state of New Jersey. He was a drummer in a band and a music instructor where he taught students to play the drums. Later in life, Mr. Viscido used his creativity and passion for animals to build cat poles and playgrounds. He was even featured in the local paper for his feline condominiums.
Mr. Viscido’s services with military honors will be held on August 19, 2016 at 2:00 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
I write this memoriam with sadness in my heart and tears in my eyes. Frank, was my little brother, and the youngest in a family of five (5) siblings. We slept together when we were young, because there were only three (3) bedrooms for a family of seven. We played together; attended the same schools; and shared many good times. The sadness in my heart comes from many years of separation due to misguided and trivial misunderstands. The old adage, “Life is too short” becomes so real when you lose someone whom you deeply love. The tears in my eyes are due to me not reaching out to him sooner, and spending more time with him while he was alive. Death is final, and there is no going back to say the things that were in your heart, but never communicated. Frank thought his family didn’t love him. And because of this misunderstanding, he stayed away from everyone for close to thirty (30) years. One day, about a year ago, I found him and called. We spoke openly and honestly sharing tears and laughter. I wish we had talked much sooner. The truth is we all loved Frank, but this was never conveyed to him until a few days before he died. He was very happy those last few days knowing he was loved by his family. For that, I am deeply grateful. He died with dignity and courage. I am very proud of him. I only hope that when my time comes I can show the same strength of character. If there is a lesson to be learned in life where loved ones are concerned, stick your pride up where the sun don’t shine, and give your loved ones a big hug and kiss every day, because that is the essence of life. Family is everything!
Everyone in the family loves you, Frank. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you! Your loving brother, Al
May peace, love & light be with you all during this time.
Goodbye to my dear friend Frank. Our friendship started in the late 1960’s and lasted all these years. We met at Teddy’s Park Pizza in Belleville NJ where you amazed me with your ability to spin and throw a pizza dough. Then we worked together at Fisher Stevens where you introduced me to my wife of a lifetime (too many years to count). You were the first guy I knew with a Japanese car in the early 70’s, recognizing that they were superior to the products American car companies were making back then. We had lots of good times together. Thanks for “making” us buy our first house, which proved to by the best financial move we ever made. We have corresponded off and on during the years from the 70’s on and it was great to see you when we visited Clearwater in 2004. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Frank & Sue Tartaglia