Francis A Celentano Jr

May 1, 1939 - October 18, 2015

CELENTANO, Francis A. (Frank), Jr., 76, of Sebring, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Good Shepherd Somers Hospice House. He was born May 1,1939 in New Haven, CT to Frank, Sr and Mary (Amendola) Celentano. Frank came from Hollywood, FL in 1971 to Sebring where he was founder and owner/operator of Buck Eye Automotive. If you knew Frank, no one has to explain that his goal in life was to make you laugh and he was always "the life of the party." You never had to wonder what he was thinking and sometimes wished that you didn't know. He did it his way. Frank was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Avon Park. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sally (Granata) Celentano; children, Frank Celentano, III (Darlene), Jeanne Tenneson (Brian), Vicki Pontius (Rick), William Celentano (Lisa), Lisa Celentano-Lawrence (Jeff), and Christine Celentano, all of Sebring; 15 grandchildren, Natalie LeConey, Monica Gregory, Crystal Negron, Sallie Standridge, Jenna Pontius, Rita Graham, Rachel Tenneson, Maggie Foster, Gina Celentano, Alexis Pontius, Laura Tenneson, Jackie Celentano, Grey Lawrence, Gus Lawrence and William Celentano; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jayden, Jazmyn, Roman, Janel, Felicity, and Lily. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Bob) Celentano, and was preceded in death by his brother, Vincent Celentano. Funeral services will be held at Dowden Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:00 PM with visitation from 12:00 noon until service time (come as you are). Celebrant will be Father Gerald Grogan. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in memory of Frank to Good Shepherd Somers Hospice, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33870. Immediately following the service, please fulfill Frank's last wish by joining the family at the Celentano family home, 2222 Karen Blvd., Sebring, for food, drink and laughter. Dad, we will miss you. Condolences may be expressed by visiting TBO.Com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tbo/obituary.aspx?n=Francis-CELENTANO&pid=176165729#sthash.PSvSi6yT.dpuf