Frank Paz Berezo

Published 10:55 am Thursday, November 21, 2013

September 19, 1926 – October 30, 2013

Frank Paz Berezo, age 87, passed away peacefully in Bend, Oregon October 30, 2013.

Born in Skelton, West Virginia, Franku2019s family later moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where he grew up. He served during World War II and returned to Youngstown where he met Agnes Baytos of North Jackson, Ohio. They married one year later in 1950, and he and Agnes had four children from 1951-1961. During that time, he worked as a mechanic/service manager for Baglier Motors in Girard and Bob Dodd Chevrolet in North Jackson. He was an amazing mechanic and generously offered his services to friends and family.

Always having a love for California, Frank moved his family to Hollister, California in 1972. He spent many happy years there where he enjoyed photography, nature, and roller skating. He was an especially gifted photographer and captured many beautiful family moments. In their later years, he and Agnes moved to the Pacific Northwest, having a home in Vancouver, Washington, until health reasons moved them to Oregon.

Frank was preceded in death by his mother, Pura and father, Frank; his sister, Linda Berezo; and his wife, Agnes. He is survived by his three siblings, Pearl Berezo-Sinistro (Ralph) and Lalo Berezo (Jo) of Boardman, Ohio, and John Berezo (Margo) of Middlesex, Pennsylvania; his four children, Patty McMeen of Bend, Oregon, Phil Berezo (Melanie) of Vancouver, Washington, Barbara Berezo of Kalaheo, Kauai, and Francie Berezo of Santa Barbara, California; four grandsons, Kyle and Sam Greening of Bend, Oregon and Brandon and Derek Berezo of Washington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins spread throughout the U.S. He will be remembered by all for his sense of humor, warm smile, strong work ethic, and as a loving husband and father.

Services will be held April 12, 2014, in North Jackson, Ohio. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Partners In Care/Hospice in Bend, Oregon.