Frank S. Gaydos III, 31, of Streator passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home.

  Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 12th at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.

  Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. Friday, November 11th at the funeral home.

  Burial will be in Ancona Cemetery in Ancona. 

  Born August 21, 1991 in Streator he was the son of Frank Gaydos Jr. and Connie Pottinger.

  He is survived by his mother, Connie Holmes of Streator; his father, Frank (Cathy) Gaydos, Jr. of Streator; his maternal grandmother, Glenna Pottinger of Streator; his partner of 10 years and the mother of his children, Mayra Hernandez of Streator; his children, Ollie Hernandez, Jimena Hernandez and Scott Hernandez; a brother, Brett Gaydos of Streator; sisters, Amy Gaydos and Taylor Gaydos both of Streator; step-brothers, Jimmy Jackson and Josip Jackson both of Streator; nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William “Smitty” Pottinger; paternal grandparents, Frank and Sue Gaydos; and an uncle, Scott Pottinger.

  Born and raised in Streator he attended Streator grade schools and graduated from Streator High School in the class of 2009.  He later attended Northwest Renewable Energy Institute to study Electricity.  He worked through the years in various positions in the Electrical field.

  Frank was a talented drummer and artist.  He enjoyed drawing and working on cars and especially loved Volkswagens.  He was a dedicated father, loving son, brother and uncle and will be sadly missed by his family.

  Memorials may be directed to the family of Frank Gaydos.

  Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with the family at www.solontelford.com.