Squartino, Henry Gerald, 78, a resident of Davie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 26, 2018.
“Poppo”, as all of his grandchildren referred to him as, loved his family greatly. He married his main squeeze Julie more than 50 years ago, with whom they raised four children. He taught them to work hard, to keep family close, how to tell a good joke, and to just be thankful. He took extreme pride in his eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild for whom he would march around the house singing children’s songs from Barney, the big purple dinosaur. The support and love he had for his children and grandchildren at all levels was unconditional. He loved his Father and Mother (both deceased), Sister, Brother (deceased) and their families very much, and looked forward to visiting as much as possible.
Most holidays at the Squartino home were big and unforgettable including delicious homemade food and desserts, tons of gifts, and most-importantly his family and friends. He took fashion cues from no one. His signature every day look is all his: plan t-shirt, cargo shorts or jeans, sneakers and a fedora. He despised smartphones, and owned an old Motorola flip phone for so long until the provider insisted he upgraded to a handheld phone.
We will miss his sense of humor, and the stories he told. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or VITAS Healthcare, 4800 North Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL 33351. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at St. David’s Church in Davie, Florida at 11:00 am.
Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel.
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Joey and JoAnn Benedetti (Johnston Rhode Island)
May 1, 2018, 12:00 am
Rest in Peace Hank We love You Very Much We will miss you SOooo much You took us in as your family and introduced us to Your Beautiful Wife Julie and Your wonderful Beautiful CHILDREN and Grandchildren And You All became Our Family We Love All of You Our Prays are with All of You !Julie Our Prays are with You and Your Family We Love You Julie and WILL ALWAYS be there for YOU and Your Family the way You and Hank were ALWAYS there for us Love Joey and JoAnn
Ina Wyatt (Jacksonville)
May 1, 2018, 12:00 am
Frank was a good friend to my parents and I appreciate all he did for them. My family has know Frank and his family for approximately 50 years and value all those years we knew him. God bless Frank and our sympathies go out to his beloved family.
Marie Hughes (Cape Coral)
May 1, 2018, 12:00 am
Julie The girls called me the other day and told me if Hank’s passing. I was so surprised. I am so sad to know that you are going through this difficult time. We are out of town visiting Ed’s daughter, grandkids and great grandkids. I am sorry that I cannot be there. Know that you are in my thoughs and prayers. Marie
Marie Hughes (Cape Coral)
May 1, 2018, 12:00 am
Julie The girls called me the other day and told me if Hank’s passing. I was so surprised. I am so sad to know that you are going through this difficult time. We are out of town visiting Ed’s daughter, grandkids and great grandkids. I am sorry that I cannot be there. Know that you are in my thoughs and prayers. Marie
Craig & Annette Hartzell (Weeki Wachee, Florida)
May 1, 2018, 12:00 am
Thank you dad for everything you did and for all of the kind words you said. Thank you for making me feel like the daughter who always was and for allowing my opinion to count. Thank you for welcoming Craig and letting him know how grateful you were for how he was helping me raise your grandsons. I will miss hearing you say, "Hey kiddo" when you’d answer the phone. Say hello to Jerry and let him know how amazing his boys are and how beautiful his granddaughter is. I know he would be proud. I love you and miss you deeply! Always your daughter in law…….Annette
Frank and Gina Gagliano (New Orleans)
June 10, 2018, 12:00 am
Rest in heaven Hank. You will be missed by all your friends here in New Orleans . Especially Frank. So sorry to hear . Lifting all of you up in prayer. The Gagliano Family..
Joel Lerner (East Coast)
November 18, 2018, 12:00 am
Mr. Squartino, although I only met you a handful of times your smile was infectious and always engaging. It’s apparent you lived a rewarding and interesting life. I was saddened to find you had passed on. RIP and Godspeed to whatever comes next.