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Online Obituaries for the Port Charlotte, Venice,
Englewood, & Punta Gorda FL Area

Francis T. Ostrander

March 11, 1928 - January 13, 2013

Frank Ostrander

Francis “Frank” T. Ostrander, 84, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on January 13, 2013. He was born March 11, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Francis Theodore Ostrander and Bridget M. Gysky. Frank moved to Pecks Pond, PA in 1936 with his parents and attended Hunters Range Elementary School and East Stroudsburg High School in East Stroudsburg, PA. In 1945, at age 17, Frank enlisted in the Navy. After being discharged in 1946, he opened a general store in Pecks Pond, PA, which he successfully operated for 5 years. He moved to Punta Gorda on Thanksgiving Day 1951. Frank was employed by Mr. Floyd Alford at the “Hotel Charlotte Harbor”. He remained in the hotel business for 18 years as wine steward and beverage manager alternating between “The New Ocean House” in Swampscott, MA. and “The Hotel Charlotte Harbor”. After “The Hotel Charlotte Harbor” burned down he continued in the hotel business until 1969. Frank then entered the real estate business as a salesman for General Development Corp. He sold the first commercial property in Port Charlotte to Baker Industries.
In 1969 he transferred to Florida Home Finders, Inc. until the company was sold. He continued to work for the new company until his retirement in 2008. One of his finest hours came when he was able to list and sell “Eagles Nest” which is now where the Elks lodge of Punta Gorda stands. He considered this a contribution to the “Growth of Fellowship” to the people of Punta Gorda. Frank had a successful career in the Real Estate business but also recalls with fondness the days in the hotel industry. While working in Swampscott, MA he had the pleasure of meeting famous celebrities, artists, and politicians. His meeting Eleanor Roosevelt was a shining hour for him. He said she was the most gracious lady he had ever met.
Frank was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge in Punta Gorda and the American Legion Post 110 in Port Charlotte. He was also a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda.
He is survived by 13 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, John, Joe, Eddie, and Theodore and a sister Katherine.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm, Wednesday January 16, 2013 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral, 635 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 W Charlotte Avenue, Punta Gorda. Burial with military honors to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

Funeral Information

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm, Wednesday January 16, 2013 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral, 635 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 W Charlotte Avenue, Punta Gorda. Burial with military honors to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.