Frank Duane Damato
April 8, 1940 - January 21, 2020
Frank Duane Damato died peacefully in his home on January 21, 2020, in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 79. Frank was born April 8, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska, to William and Hazel Damato. The third of four children, he was raised in the San Francisco Bay area, California. Frank enlisted and proudly served in the Marine Corps, 1957-1962. He joined the El Cerrito Police Department, in El Cerrito, California, from 1964-1971, while also earning his Associate Degree from Contra Costa College in 1967. In 1977, Frank relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he met and married the love of his life, Kim. He pursued his passion of owning and running his own business, becoming a 7-Eleven Franchisee. Frank is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Kim Damato (née Tallady); his beloved children Tracy Anguiano, Frank Jr, Michael (Hilda), and stepdaughter, Tasche Simons; grandchildren Savannah Harris, Christa and Cody Davis; Camille and Dane Anguiano; Dante; Christopher and Joseph; and Tiana Boller (Brett); and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Kelly Fowler, his brother Bill, and sister, Gayle Jorgensen. Frank was friendly and convivial—he never met a person he didn’t like. Generous in heart and spirit, he loved and was loved greatly. His interests included traveling with his wife and studying Civil War history. A graveside service will be held this summer in northern Michigan.
Frank Duane Damato died peacefully in his home on January 21, 2020, in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 79. Frank was born April 8, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska, to William and Hazel Damato. The third of four children, he was raised in the San Francisco... View Obituary & Service Information