Maria Francia died age 88 in Florida , Florida , at age 88 . His longtime partner wanted him buried in Miami . Earlier this week , a Florida judge signed a preliminary injunction blocking any burial until the matter was settled . His estranged wife in Miami wanted his body sent back to Venezuela . A Florida judge had blocked any burial until the matter was settled .
Maria Francia died age 88 in Florida , Florida , at age 88 . His longtime partner wanted him buried in Miami . His estranged wife in Miami wanted his body sent back to Venezuela . A Florida judge had blocked any burial until the matter was settled .