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Tony "Fat" "Fat" Yaniz

Key West, FL

April 13, 1951 - February 10, 2026

Apr 13, 1951 - Feb 10, 2026

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What were Fat's favorite games to play?

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Softball and Football Softball and Football Softball and Football

What were Fat's favorite ways to spend free time?

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Fishing, boating, playing softball, talking sh*t, singing, writing, story-telling, cooking, traveling Fishing, boating, playing softball, talking sh*t, singing, writing, story-telling, cooking, traveling Fishing, boating, playing softball, talking sh*t, singing,... Read more

What were Fat's favorite sports teams?

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University of Miami HURRICANES University of Miami HURRICANES University of Miami HURRICANES

What were Fat's favorite tv shows?

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He hated SITCOMS or anything BASIC! He loved National Geographic, gangster movies, documentaries, SPORTS,... Read more He hated SITCOMS or anything BASIC! He loved National Geographic, gangster movies, documentaries, SPORTS, and a little bit of ... Read more He hated SITCOMS or anything BASIC! He loved National... Read more

What were Fat's favorite movies?

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The Day the Earth Stood Still (IYKYK) The Day the Earth Stood Still (IYKYK) The Day the Earth Stood Still (IYKYK)

What were Fat's favorite artists or styles of art?

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Fat loved art. All kinds of art. His walls are adorned with original paintings and carvings that reflect ... Read more Fat loved art. All kinds of art. His walls are adorned with original paintings and carvings that reflect the culture of Key West,... Read more Fat loved art. All kinds of art. His walls are adorned... Read more

What were Fat's favorite foods?

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Fat loved to eat, and to cook. He was an AMAZING chef who cooked from the heart. He could prepare a gourmet... Read more Fat loved to eat, and to cook. He was an AMAZING chef who cooked from the heart. He could prepare a gourmet meal on whatever was... Read more Fat loved to eat, and to cook. He was an AMAZING chef... Read more

What was Fat's favorite color?

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Pink Pink Pink

What causes did Fat care about most?

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Fat was a HUGE advocate for #COMMUNITYFIRST. He loved his island and the people who inhabit it. He believed... Read more Fat was a HUGE advocate for #COMMUNITYFIRST. He loved his island and the people who inhabit it. He believed in helping others,... Read more Fat was a HUGE advocate for #COMMUNITYFIRST. He loved... Read more

What were Fat's favorite performances to watch?

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Fat loved watching almost any performance: from the Jersey Boys and The Rockettes, to a Key West High School... Read more Fat loved watching almost any performance: from the Jersey Boys and The Rockettes, to a Key West High School original production.... Read more Fat loved watching almost any performance: from the... Read more

What were Fat's favorite drinks?

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Fat loved his RUM Fat loved his RUM Fat loved his RUM

What were Fat's favorite vacation spots?

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Fat loved Nosara, Costa Rica, where his sister-in-law, Patty Doe lives. His brother Chiqui lived there for... Read more Fat loved Nosara, Costa Rica, where his sister-in-law, Patty Doe lives. His brother Chiqui lived there for many years before he... Read more Fat loved Nosara, Costa Rica, where his sister-in-law,... Read more

What were Fat's favorite ways to exercise?

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Fat was an avid bike rider, softball player and gym enthusiast. Fat was an avid bike rider, softball player and gym enthusiast. Fat was an avid bike rider, softball player and gym... Read more

What were Fat's favorite songs or musical artists?

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Fat loved music. He loved to sing. He loved Jazz. He loved Etta James. Fat loved music. He loved to sing. He loved Jazz. He loved Etta James. Fat loved music. He loved to sing. He loved Jazz. He... Read more

What were Fat's favorite books?

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Fat enjoyed reading. He read so many books throughout his life, but his favorite author was Hemingway. He... Read more Fat enjoyed reading. He read so many books throughout his life, but his favorite author was Hemingway. He also wrote many short... Read more Fat enjoyed reading. He read so many books throughout... Read more

What were Fat's favorite local spots?

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Fat loved to hit the "secret spots" in the ocean on his boat. He loved the view and atmosphere of his employer,... Read more Fat loved to hit the "secret spots" in the ocean on his boat. He loved the view and atmosphere of his employer, Coconut Beach... Read more Fat loved to hit the "secret spots" in the ocean on... Read more

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