Winters, Frank J., 72, of Hollywood, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Frank leaves behind his loving wife, Nancy Winters; her adored daughter, Tammy Cheney and son-in-law, James; his siblings, Carol Greene, Mary Winters, Joseph Winters, Ellen Colette, Lois Hanf and Paul Winters; and his beloved grandchildren, Tristen and Dalton. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. with a Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 7:00 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Hollywood Boulevard Chapel. A Memorial Mass will take place the following day, November 10, 10:00 a.m. at Nativity Catholic Church.
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Mary Winters (Norwood MA)
November 2, 2012, 12:00 am
I will always miss you my dear brother! It is comforting that you will be our guardian angel watching over us until we meet again. I love you so much.
Mary-ooch
Tammy Cheney (Pembroke Pines FL)
November 7, 2012, 12:00 am
Dad,
You will forever be with me. We will always be “me and my shadow”! You were an angel on Earth and now you are one in heaven!
Your loving daughter,
Tammy
tristen cheney (pembroke pines FL)
November 7, 2012, 12:00 am
Thank you for being the best Gampy in the whole world! We miss you and love you so much!
Love
Tristen and Dalton
Lydia Antonatos & George Antonatos (Hollywood FL USA)
November 7, 2012, 12:00 am
Frank, you will always be remenbered as the caring neighbor, and friend. I can still picture you walking your dogs with a wide smile on your face. Always a smile on your face…. Thank you for being such a wonderful human being to all of those who had the blessings of knowing you and your lovely family. Nancy, Tammy and family members, our most heartfelt condolences.
Charlie Hanf Hamper (Norwood MA)
November 8, 2012, 12:00 am
Dear Nancy, Tammy, James, Tristen & Dalton,
I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences for your our loss. Frank was a Special Son, Brother, Husband and especially DAD. I will think of him everytime I hear or anyone mentions the song “Tammy by Debbie Reynolds”. In the early years, the man would NOT stop singing it. ha-ha I met Frankie 41 years ago when he walked Lois down the aisle at our wedding. From that moment on, I always felt a friendship w/him. He was one of those special people that everytime you were in his company you felt like you were with a friend. Joe and I enjoyed many laughs with him, especially when his Dolphins played our Patriots. We’d banter back and forth as to who was better, Miami or New England and to be honest, in the early days, the Dolphins were better. ha-ha Those are memories that I will NEVER Forget. I only wish we had more face to face time together, but the miles prevented that from being possible. That being said, the times we were “Lucky” enough to see him, were ALWAYS filled w/Laughter and Love. He was special to all that crossed his path and I only hope he was aware of that fact.
Good Bye my “friend”, rest in peace, you will be missed but Never Forgotten,
Charlie
Amy (Reading MA USA )
November 8, 2012, 12:00 am
My Dear Uncle
Words can not express how much I will miss having you in my life. You always had a way of making me feel special and I hope you know just how special you were to me! I wish we had more time together but the times we shared will be forever treasured xoxo
Nancy, Tammy and family you know my love, prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you all
Mike & Denise Florea (Hollywood FL)
November 9, 2012, 12:00 am
Frank,
We will always think of you as a very joyful human being. Your big smile and twinkle in your eyes will always be remembered.
I can still see you walking the dogs in front of our house every morning and you always found time to chat and be friendly.
You are one of those special people who leaves a lasting memory in our minds.
Look down from above and smile for us again.
Mike and Denise Florea
The Florea Family (Hollywood FL)
November 9, 2012, 12:00 am
Dear Nancy, Tammy and all his beloved family,
May the wonderful memories of Frank’s love for all of you,
be with you and comfort you at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy
The Florea Family
mark joseph (pembroke pines FL)
November 9, 2012, 12:00 am
The years have passed but I have never forgotten how Frank ws there for me when my dad passed. I have often thought of him over the years and remember his jokes and concern in helping me with my life.
SIt in those lawn chairs in front of the garage and tell those jokes with your old friend Joe.
Dave Adams (Sunrise FL)
November 9, 2012, 12:00 am
I will miss you Frank, and pray your surviving family is always well. All the time I have known you has been a joy. Such a kindness that always seemed to be in the air the minute you would appear anywhere. I cannot think of a time you ever made me, or anyone feel not always a friend. We have gone to friends funerals together, this time I am on my own in flesh, but I know you are with Jesus in paradise. I will not forget you Frank. You followed so close in your faith and I am sure you are in heaven. The missing you is the hardest part. Sadly for me the last time I got to see you was at our friend Robert Squiillante’s passing, and I have that same feeling again of missing another wonderful friend. Life is so short, and you were a fine example of a man God is so proud of, because you really were so good and wonderful, and a great mentor to many in setting that example of how God would want us all to follow
Rob Green ( Boston MA USA)
November 11, 2012, 12:00 am
Uncle Frank
I’ll never forget our calls and the great advice you gave me. You always knew what to say. Though we were miles apart you were still always very close. You brought us all together again to see you off on your new career as an angel, and yet again taught us all a valuable lesson about life.
I’ll see you again someday and I know you’ll call me by saying ‘hey pal.’
Rob