Late BrakeU2
Reged: 02/18/04
Posts: 821
Loc: Malibu CA.
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I recieved some sad news from Claudia Preve. Fran died on Christmas day. He had cancer and went very quickly after being diagnosed a couple of months ago. For all that don't know he was the historian for the Tonawanda plant- we were researching LS6 production timelne when he passed. I spoke with him a few days ago and he had just gone through massive chemo. Great guy extremely sharp and passionate about GM powerplants.
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SS427
Reged: 07/26/01
Posts: 4334
Loc: Pleasant Plains, IL
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That is horible news!!! I had also just talked to him recently and told him he would be getting some credit for help on an upcoming magazine article if all worked out for which he was very pleased about. He was certainly an asset to the Chevrolet community and a huge help to me as well as others. This cancer b/s REALLY sucks!!!!!!!!!! Too many good people are being taken. 
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Rick Nelson
Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc
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MCRDinc@hotmail.com
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CamarosRus
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Reged: 04/24/00
Posts: 1775
Loc: Renton(Seattle),WA USA
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I met Fran in 1998 at the Niagra Falls, U.S.Camaro Club show. He was very cordial and willing to share his vast knowledge with other enthusiasts
My condolences to his family and friends.
Chuck
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Chuck Sharin
Metro Seattle
70 Camaro R/S Z-28, L-78, R/S SS
69 Camaro COPO "recreation"
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Charley Lillard
Reged: 04/10/00
Posts: 9963
Loc: Woodland, ca. US
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I'm so sorry to hear this. He did leave us better than we were though. Rest in Peace Fran.
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69SUPERSPORT396
Reged: 06/13/08
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Loc: Soon Southwest Bound!
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Met Fran at an NCOA Convention, what a great guy.
R.I.P. Fran.
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Rick
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Xplantdad
Reged: 09/01/04
Posts: 18417
Loc: All is right with the world!
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Wow...what crappy news...
May his family be at peace.
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Bruce
Choose Life-Donate!
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ORIGLS6
Reged: 10/02/02
Posts: 5305
Loc: Purgatory
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I agree with Charley, we should be happy he shared what he did.
Hopefully we can learn from this and ALL do whatever we can to help each other. This site has a strong history of sharing. Let's keep it going in Fran's name.
Godspeed Fran and Thank You. 
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It's a friendship thing.
Gavin & Kwhizz understand.
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Late BrakeU2
Reged: 02/18/04
Posts: 821
Loc: Malibu CA.
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Claudia Preve requested that this be posted on some of the forums
http://www.legacy.com/BuffaloNews/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=121901186
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PeteLeathersac
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Reged: 07/28/05
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Loc: CANADA ..........................
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So sorry to hear this sad news..
Sincere condolences to Fran's family and friends..
Although he ruffled a few, Fran was a truly great guy and I'll always appreciate the information and conversations we shared on the phone and in emails over the last 25 years or so..
The Tonawanda documents he saved surely would've been lost to time if he hadn't had the foresight to rescue them when he did...lets hope they're passed on to someone who can continue to glean more information from them and freely share it as Fran did..
RIP Fran..
~ Pete
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I like real cars best...the REAL real ones!
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