Francisco Pena, age 75, of Peotone passed away peacefully at his home with loving family at his side on July 16, 2022. Survived by his devoted wife of 42 years Janice (nee Friant), his twin sons Brian (Brittany) Pena and Kevin (Anthoula) Pena, his grandchildren Olivia, Emma, Mila, Gianna and Dominic, his siblings, Nicholas (Norma), Desiderio (Marijean), Raul "Rudy" (Debbie) David (Lisa), Vincenta, Natividad (Marco), his brother-in-law Wilbur Sunday, his aunt Guadalupe Torres, his brothers-in-law Robert (Linda) Friant and Daniel (Kathleen) Friant, numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful canine companion Lucy. Preceded in death by his mother Aurelia "Nena" Pena, his father Daniel Pena, his grandson Brian Pena Jr., his sister Beatrice Sunday and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Frank was a proud veteran who served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following Vietnam, he attended Joliet Junior College studying criminal law / criminal justice where he met the love of his life Janice. Frank went on to work for the Illinois State Police as a cadette and continued with the Will County Sheriff Police. He served as an undercover agent for several years as well as chief investigator for the Will County States attorney's office. Frank's career as a police officer was extensive, he transferred to patrol as a field training officer where he taught and trained countless future police officers and investigators, he worked at the county jail as a correctional officer and closed out his final years as court security at the Will County Court House. He was a dedicated life member and past commander of the Stone City V.F.W. Post #2199, a member of Peotone American Legion Post #392, a life member of D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) and the Knights of Columbus. Frank enjoyed traveling, watching movies, shopping at Sam's Club, going to Disney World with his family, gambling locally with his wife and in Vegas with his sons and friends, weekly lotto, whipping up his famous guacamole and Mexican shrimp cocktail, and teaching his dogs both Spanish and English to name a few. Above all, Frank lived for his family and friends, spending time with them is what brought him most joy. Frank would like to express his gratitude to all the people that encouraged him in his career and helped propel his career to what it had become, he is forever grateful for the opportunities that were given to him. Frank was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. The legacy he leaves behind will inspire future generations of police and patriots and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation for Frank will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 3-7:00 P.M. at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place the following day on Friday, July 22, 2022 beginning with prayers at 9:00 A.M. from the funeral home in procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 235 W. North St., Manhattan for 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Immediately after Mass, Frank will be laid to rest with full military honors alongside his brothers in arms at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Francisco's name to D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) by visiting www.dav.org or to the veterans' charity of your choice would be most appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.