Frank Holzl

Frank Holzl, age 84 of Wayne, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Born as the younger of two children to Frank and Othelia Holzl, Frank grew up in Saddlebrook. His family passed on to him the beauty of being out and around nature. Frank loved taking hunting trips to Nahmakanta Maine where he spent time with his father, grandfather and a number of friends. He forged a special connection with his best friend, cousin and hunting partner John Rabinsky. They were inseparable and would spend hours on end chatting about life, hunting, fishing and working on numerous projects until John's passing in 2022.

Frank enjoyed spending his free time in his backyard. He loved seeing the deer roam his property and quiet time spent watching and maintaining his fishpond along with his four-legged friend Abby, was time well spent. He was also very active in and around his home even in his 80's, there was no project too big or too small.  He was not afraid to climb up on the roof and change or fix whatever needed fixing much to the dismay of his friends and family. He had incredible energy and an amazing will forward. Outside of his wildlife endeavors, frank was a very creative man. He was a taxidermist, a woodworker, and an architect of sorts. He was able to build and recreate almost anything. Truly a talented man.

Frank was the epitome of a family man. He married his high school sweetheart Leanore La Russo on September 4th, 1966, and remained happily married until her passing in June 25th, 2001. Frank's confidant and partner was always his daughter Dawn and will remain so forever. They enjoyed some of the same hobbies such as crafting, spending time down the shore and most notably party planning. Frank was famous for hosting a huge 4th of July party while sporting his famous plaid shirts and sipping on a cold Coors Light.

Frank was calm, fun, thoughtful and loving. He had a huge heart that was best demonstrated by his constantly growing family. He welcomed everyone, genuinely enjoyed the company of others and was always willing to help those in need.

He is survived by his only daughter Dawn Holzl, sister Carol Holzl Polito, his niece and two nephews Margaret Sabino, Emio Polito, Frank Polito and honorary grandchildren, Serenity Rodriguez, Jeramiah Rodriguez and Maya Villarreal.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Frank's memory to the Wildlife Conservation Society, ASPCA, or the American Heart Association.