Maverick County Legendary Restauranteur, Businessman, and News Media Magnate Frank Ravenna Passes Away

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017

Legendary Maverick County Restauranteur, Businessman, and News Media Magnate Frank Ravenna passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017, in Eagle Pass, Texas, announced his daughter Carmen Ravenna in her Facebook.

The tragic and sudden passing away of Frank Ravenna has stunned Maverick Countians who will deeply miss his contagious smile, voice, and personality in the community.  

Ravenna was a genuine pioneer in Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas with his famous restaurants “Frank’s Pizza” and “Frank’s Restaurant” enjoyed by several generations of citizens as well as his entry into the news media with the local newspaper known as “La Pulguita.”  Ravenna was truly a Maverick businessman and citizen in the community that will be greatly missed by many.

Funeral arrangements for Frank Ravenna are under the direction of Riojas Funeral Home, 1451 South Veterans Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas (830) 773-4040.  Public viewing starts on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 1 P.M. to 9 P.M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M. Public viewing will continue on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 9 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. followed by Mass at 2 P.M. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Eagle Pass, Texas and interment following mass at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery.

The Eagle Pass Business Journal expresses its deepest condolences to the Ravenna Family on the passing of their patriarch Frank Ravenna, which may he rest in peace.