Fernando "Fast Freddie" Grace Sr.

Grace Sr., Fernando "Fast Freddie" On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, the much-loved Fernando Grace, Sr. quietly left us for his new home in Heaven. A lifelong Milwaukee resident, he was born June 24, 1938 and lived 79 amazing years. He was preceded in death by his son, Fernando Grace, Jr., his parents, Francisco (Frank) Grace, Sr and Antonia Grace (nee Biame), and many siblings. Fernando is survived by his loving wife, Tina (nee Kryzinski) and together they owned Fernando's restaurant for over 20 years and was well-known in Milwaukee as a talented chef and colorful tavern owner. He is also survived by 3 daughters: Deborah Grace, Linda Hauck-VanDerWal (Rick), and Nicole Grace-O'Brion, and 5 grandchildren: Josh Radomski, Andrea Hauck. Melissa Grace-Hanke, Shane Duffy, and Brenna Duffy. He also has 2 surviving brothers, Leonardo (Lenny) and Ernesto (Ernie) and many adoring nieces and nephews. We are especially grateful for the loving assistance of Fernando's beloved nephews, Jeff and Keith Grace and Chuck Cook, as well as close friends Earl Zeeb, and George and Bonnie Wilke. A celebration of Fernando's life will be held Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Home, 1515 W. Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee from 4 pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 7 pm.