Frank Joseph Celebre Jr

Frank Joseph Celebre Jr., 87

October 28, 1938 - April 1, 2026

Frank "Champ" was born in Brooklyn, NY to parents Frank J. Sr. and Mary Rose (Cassar) Celebre. The family moved to Highland Park, MI when Frank was a young child and that is where he grew up.

Frank graduated from Wayne State University and while working his way through college in downtown Detroit, met the love of his life, Dianne. They traveled the first years of their marriage while he served out his time in the U.S. Army. They then settled back in the Detroit suburbs and welcomed two children, Maria and Jeffrey.

Hating the MI winters, in 1976 the family moved to Brandon, FL before settling in Altamonte Springs in 1979 where the family grew up and made many fond memories.

Frank was an avid sports fan, practical joker, and he loved to travel and spend time with his family. He did radio sales most of his professional career, last working as National Sales Manager for iHeart radio. But no matter how prosperous Frank's professional career was, he was a devoted son, husband, dad and grampy. He always put his family first in all things.

Frank was predeceased by his parents, his beloved sister, Grace Papuga, and his loving wife of 64 years, Dianne.

Frank is survived by his children Maria and Jeffrey, grandchildren Matthew and Isabella, and caretaker Ilona Wilks.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like any memorial contributions made out to a charity of one's choice.