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Frank Carlos Lopez Rosario

September 21, 1971 — October 23, 2024

Fitchburg

English:

 MADISON – Frank Carlos Lopez Rosario, age 53, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, surrounded by family and friends after a long and courageous battle. He was born on September 21, 1971, in Rio Piedras (Hato Rey), Puerto Rico, to Frank Lopez Soto and Lydia Esther Rosario Rivera. Frank Carlos grew up with his beloved sister, Glorily Alexandra Lopez Rosario, and attended school in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 In 1992, Frank Carlos moved to Miami, Florida, to be close to his cherished uncle, Leo Soto Rivera. He loved listening to music, playing basketball, dining out, and watching football and baseball. Above all, Frank Carlos had a big heart and a passion for celebrating birthdays, daily events, and spending time with his family and friends in Miami, Puerto Rico, and Wisconsin. He was known for his storytelling and the special twinkle in his eyes when he found something particularly humorous.

 Frank Carlos is survived by his mother, Lydia Esther Rosario Rivera; his sister, Glorily Alexandra Lopez Rosario of Fitchburg, Wisconsin; his uncles and aunts, Roberto Rosario Rivera, Rafael Rosario Rivera, Carmen Iris Rosario Rivera, Carlos Gonzales Rivera, Glenda Lopez Soto, and Edith Margarita Lopez Soto; and many loving cousins, relatives, and friends.

 He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Lopez Soto; paternal grandparents, Frank Lopez Zapata and Gloria Soto Arroyo; maternal grandparents, Jesus Rosario Mendoza and Marcola (Julie) Rivera Lopez; his uncle, Leo Soto Rivera; and dear family friends, Italo Camperi Blas and Dr. Fermin Hernandez Perez.

 A visitation will be held on October 27, 2024, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM Central at Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, Wis., 53705. Frank Carlos brought so much joy and happiness to those around him – we invite you to join us in celebrating his life and sharing the wonderful stories and memories that made him so special and lovable.

 A memorial mass will be held on November 3, 2024, starting at 4:00 PM Central, at St. Thomas Aquinas, 602 Everglade Dr., Madison, WI 53717.

 The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the medical staff and caretakers in both Miami and Madison who took care of Frank Carlos over the years.

 Frank Carlos was incredibly loved and will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be gifted to St. Thomas Aquinas. Online condolences may be made at https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/frank-lopez-rosario. 

 Spanish:

 MADISON – Frank Carlos López Rosario, de 53 años, falleció en paz el 23 de octubre de 2024, rodeado de familiares y amigos después de una larga enfermedad. Nació el 21 de septiembre de 1971 en Río Piedras (Hato Rey), Puerto Rico, hijo de Frank López Soto y Lydia Esther Rosario Rivera. Frank Carlos se crio con su querida hermana, Glorily Alexandra López Rosario, y estudió en San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 En 1992, Frank Carlos se mudó a Miami, Florida, para estar cerca de su querido tío, Leo Soto Rivera. Le encantaba escuchar música, jugar baloncesto, salir a comer y ver fútbol y béisbol. Sobre todo, Frank Carlos tenía un gran corazón y una pasión por celebrar cumpleaños, eventos diarios y pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos en Miami, Puerto Rico y Wisconsin. Era conocido por sus historias y el brillo en sus ojos cuando encontraba algo particularmente gracioso.

 Frank Carlos es sobrevivido por su madre, Lydia Esther Rosario Rivera; su hermana, Glorily Alexandra López Rosario de Fitchburg, Wisconsin; sus tíos, Roberto Rosario Rivera, Rafael Rosario Rivera, Carmen Iris Rosario Rivera, Carlos Gonzales Rivera, Glenda López Soto y Edith Margarita López Soto; y muchos primos, familiares y amigos.

 Le precedieron en la muerte su padre, Frank López Soto; sus abuelos paternos Frank López Zapata y Gloria Soto Arroyo; sus abuelos maternos Jesús Rosario Mendoza y Marcola (Julie) Rivera López; su tío, Leo Soto Rivera; y queridos amigos de la familia Italo Camperi Blas y el Dr. Fermín Hernández Pérez.

 El velatorio se llevará a cabo el 27 de octubre de 2024, de 2:00 a 6:00 PM hora central en el Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705. Frank Carlos trajo tanta alegría y felicidad a quienes lo rodeaban – los invitamos a unirse a nosotros para celebrar su vida y compartir las maravillosas historias y recuerdos que lo hicieron tan especial.

 Una misa memorial se llevará a cabo el 3 de noviembre de 2024, comenzando a las 4:00 PM hora central, en la parroquia St. Thomas Aquinas, 602 Everglade Dr., Madison, WI 53717.

 La familia expresa su más sincero agradecimiento a todo el personal médico y cuidadores tanto en Miami como en Madison quienes lo atendieron a lo largo de los años.

 Frank Carlos fue increíblemente amado y será profundamente extrañado y recordado con mucho cariño por todos los que lo conocieron. En lugar de flores, se harán donaciones a la parroquia St. Thomas Aquinas. Las condolencias en línea se pueden hacer en https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/frank-lopez-rosario. 

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