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Despite financial difficulties, Frank was always the spotlight of fun around the household.

Due to the fact that one of his trades was selling fireworks, he always made the Fourth of July memorable.

His skyrockets, Roman candles, and fireworks filled the sky, while many people around the neighborhood would gather in front of the house to watch the displays.

Christmas was even more festive.

Frank played Santa for the family.

While his father placed the Christmas tree in the front parlor behind closed drapes, Frank would decorate the tree and talk to them from behind the drapes, although they never could manage to see him.

He kept up this tradition all his life.