ed and supported many events and activities benefitting the South Florida Chinese community. Among the programs that Franklin participated in was the annual CABA scholarship banquet, recognizing Chinese high school graduates for the scholastic, community and personal achievements. Franklin additionally served as the president of the Organization of Chinese Americans of South Florida, OCA-SF. He, along with other local chapter members, organized the very successful national OCA convention held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami. A memorable event organized with the help of Franklin during the convention was "A Taste of China" benefit that raised thousands of dollars for local charities and featured foods created by several of the top Asian restaurants in Miami. Franklin also served on the OCA's National Board representing the South Florida chapter, as well as Director for the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center and Sun Sentinel Diversity Venture Fund/Broward United Way. Among other organizations and activities that Franklin participated in or supported included the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the city of Hollywood's Asian Advisory Council, the Hollywood Asian American International Film Festival, Coral Springs MLK Committee, Broward School Board Desegregation Task Force, and the Broward School Board Diversity Committee, as well as other local Chinese community organizations. Franklin enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to classical music, cooking, planting fruit trees, and investing in real estate. His love of real estate led him to pursue his broker's license and start a real estate investment company, Fortune International, Inc. His sisters Helen and Judy precede Franklin in transition. Franklin is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Norma and his children Jennifer Tse, Michele (Vinny) Laudicina, Howard (Jenny) Tse, and Richard Tse. His six grandchildren, Kayla, Eric, Grace, Kaylin, Alexa, and Brayden will lovingly remember their fun loving and doting grandfather who encouraged them to study hard and challenge themselves to be the best they can be. His three siblings, Steve (Elizabeth) Tse, Grace Tse, and Dr. David (Jean) Tse, will also fondly remember Franklin. He will be greatly missed by the many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that have come to know and love him. A Memorial Service will be held at 3-5pm on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Fred Hunter Funeral Home, located at 2401 S. University Dr. Davie, FL 33324. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Franklin's name to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, c/o Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center in support of Dr. David Tse's eye cancer research. 900 NW 17th Street, Room 6 Miami, FL 33136. https://advancement.miami.edu/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=280 The family of Franklin K. Tse wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at Cleveland Clinic (Weston), the staff at Davita Weston Dialysis Center, and the many others who cared for him.