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Juan is the proud father of Colt Adriatico where most of their time is spent in church, hunting, fishing, golfing, playing tennis, swimming, baseball or on the basketball court.
"All the degrees, accomplishments, companies, money and expierences in the world could never compare to the love I have for my son. He is my pride, he is my legacy."
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The Adriatico Family Legacy: Generations of Faith, Service, Education, and Leadership
Juan Adriatico proudly carries forward a farming, distinguished family heritage rooted in faith, perseverance, education, military service, and the pursuit of the American Dream. His grandfather, Venancio A. Adriatico (1899–2004), was born in the Philippines and later established his life in Central Florida who served in WWII as a Army Cook, where historical records document his naturalization proceedings in Orlando in 1949. Living an extraordinary 105 years, Venancio embodied resilience, determination, and a commitment to family values. Alongside his wife, Jane Adriatico a prior Army WWII Flight Nurse who helped establish the Adriatico family’s roots in Florida, including Orlando, Winter Park, and Seminole County. Their son, Juan Adriatico Sr., a graduate of the University of Central Florida (UCF), continued the family’s legacy through education, personal achievement, and dedication to future generations. Juan’s mother Sandy Adriatico was the foundation of his faith, values and heart as she had 5 children Katina, Thomas, Lucrecia, Juan and Alcira. Building upon the foundation established by his grandfather and father, Juan Adriatico Jr. pursued a life of military service, faith, and entrepreneurship, serving as a United States Army and Navy Chaplain, combat veteran, military officer, and business leader. From Venancio’s journey from the Philippines to America, through Juan Adriatico Sr.’s educational achievements at UCF, to Juan Adriatico Jr.’s distinguished military service and entrepreneurial leadership, the Adriatico family story represents three generations of perseverance, opportunity, sacrifice, and dedication to creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.
