Franklin J. Spina spent his long career in the grocery business, mostly at Sorrento Cheese Co., where he worked for some 35 years. But he was best known for his dynamic, gregarious personality and dedication to organizations that helped children, especially the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Women and Children's Hospital.

Mr. Spina, of Hamburg, died on July 15, 2018, in Buffalo General Medical Center after an illness of 24 hours. He was 84. "He was a people person and he loved life," said his son Anthony P. Spina. "I never saw him in a bad mood. He always found a positive way of looking at something, and that contributed to his success in life professionally and personally. He was genuine."