In Loving Memory of Philip P. Fracassini

February 04, 1923
Bridgeport, CT
January 31, 2018
Fairfield, CT
Funeral Home
Spear-Miller Funeral Home
39 South Benson Road,
Fairfield CT US 06824
Visitation
Spear-Miller Funeral Home, Tuesday 4-8 PM
39 South Benson Road,
Fairfield,
CT 06824
February 06, 2018
Service
St. Pius X Church
Mass of Christian Burial
834 Brookside Drive,
Fairfield,
CT 06824
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10:00 AM
Cemetery
Oak Lawn Cemetery
1530 Bronson Road,
Fairfield,
CT 06824
February 07, 2018
Charity
St. Pius X Church
834 Brookside Drive,
Fairfield,
CT 06824
Fairfield Police Benevolent Association
100 Reef Road,
Fairfield,
CT 06824
Philip P. Fracassini
Philip P. Fracassini, age 94, of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Janice Fracassini, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport one of nine children to the late Mario and Mary Fracassini, he was a lifelong Fairfield resident and a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School. Mr. Fracassini proudly served in the United States Army during World War II as part of the Americal Division and participated in the battles and campaigns in the Northern Solomon and Philippine Islands and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He retired in 1982 from the Fairfield Police Department as a Detective Sergeant. Following his retirement he worked in security for Dollar Dry Dock Bank. Phil was a long-time parishioner of St. Pius X Church and regularly served as an usher for the 10:30 A.M. Sunday Mass. He was a member of the Gaelic American Club, Fayerweather Yacht Club, Fairfield PBA and the Fr. Coleman Council of the Knights of Columbus. He coached little league in Fairfield for many years, enjoyed playing golf, was a talented baseball player, ice skater and dancer, and had a joking, kind and loving spirit. Above all else, Phil loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his loving wife Janice, survivors include four beloved children, Philip Fracassini and his wife Karen of Midland Park, NJ, Mary Brenneman and her husband Andrew of Leesburg, VA, Amy Leslie and her husband John of Hingham, MA, and Paul Fracassini of Stamford, CT; four cherished grandchildren, Nicole and Trey Fracassini, and Andrew and Hannah Brenneman; his brother John Fracassini, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Fairfield. Interment with military honors will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824 or to the Fairfield Police Benevolent Association, 100 Reef Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com
Thinking of you Jan and family at this time of Phil,s birthday and his resting in peace with our Lord.
Janice,
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Phil was a good friend and a great guy. He will be greatly missed by all.
With our love,
Bill & Maureen
Dear Janice and family;
Sorry to read about Phil’s passing. He was a good soldier, officer and man.
His presence will be missed at the P.B.A. dinners and meetings.
May God bless and keep him.
Bill and Barbra Mockalis, Sarasota Florida
Our deepest condolences to the entire Fracassini family. We are so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Fracassini. Amy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
love,
Margaret Glen Holland
Jan,
So very sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. He must have been a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Love,
Fran
Jan and family so sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace .
Bev McLaughlim
Our sincere condolences for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Paul,
My condolences go out to you and your family.
Dave Karas
I’m very sorry that Phil passed. He was a great person. He will be missed.
I’m sorry I couldn’t attend the wake and
Funeral but I had doctors appointments and had to work. My prayers go out to the family
I left a message in the guestbook but did not sign.
I’m glad I knew you Phil..in this journey of life.
Robert Nolfi