Frank Terpilowski, 97, of Apopka, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. Frank was born in Newcastle, PA., as one of six children to Mary and Peter Terpilowski.

As a young man, Frank worked as a gas station attendant, then for Elliot Steel Mill as a mechanic. When Elliot closed, he went to work for Al Raasch Stone Quarries, working as a mechanic on the drag lines.

When he moved his family to Florida in 1963, he owned and operated Franks Coin Laundry on Dillard St in Winter Garden. Afterwards, he worked a short stint at a citrus plant. The last fifteen years prior to retirement, he worked as head mechanic for C.R. Clonts Farms in Apopka.

Frank was an avid fisherman and a friend to all who knew him.

Frank is survived by his wife of 75 years, Donna, his daughters; Nancy C. John, JoAnn Terpilowski, Mary L. Terpilowski, a sister, Darlene Scaduto, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.