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Albert J. Baccile

Albert Baccile Obituary

BACCILE, Albert J.
Age 94, of Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Albert was born on December 26, 1915 in Coaldale, PA, son of the late Liberato and Elizabeth (Scarinci) Baccile. Albert served our country in the United States Army (9th Infantry Division) during WWII. He served on the European Front: Africa, Italy and Normandy. He was discharged as a staff sergeant, along with receiving an honorable Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was employed for the Civilian Conservation Corps, during the Great Depression. Albert retired as a Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Elmira after many years of service. He also worked for Remington Rand for several years and was a longtime member of the Italian American Veterans Club in Elmira and active member of the Senior Center. Albert was also a longtime communicant of St. Anthony's Church. He was a boxer in the CC Corps and the US Army, but was a very family orientated man. He loved to dance and entertain a crowd. He was an avid reader and sports enthusiast. Survivors include his sons, Alfred and Nick; sisters, Angelina Baccile-Popovich, Betty Baccile-Dandrea and Theresa Baccile-Olson; brother, Tony Baccile; grandchildren, David (Leanne) and their children, Gabriel, Mira and Christian, Peter (Kristy) and their daughter, Emelia, Lisa (Joshua) Navone. Albert was predeceased by his wife, Lucy in 1980; sisters, Helen Baccile-Franzese, Elizabeth Baccile, Connie Baccile-Warner and Mary Baccile-Leftowic; brothers, Tripoli "Paul," Dominick and Nicholas Baccile. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, January 5, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Prayer service will be held there on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Jan. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Baccile

22 Entries

January 15, 2010

i will ALWAYS remember Mr.B. coming into his sons,al's house with a song on his lips..a man of his word and a personality that only comes around once in a while...rest in peace,frank....i thank God for having a chance to know him.

January 11, 2010

I just want to say thank you for all the comments and sentiments expressed in this book. My father as you well know was one ofkind. Now beginning to settle in with me and that will miss him dearly.

His demeanor although hard especially to understand, now I know where he was coming from.

Dad rest in peace for you more than deserve it.

Love and God bless your son, Alfred

James & Norma Burgio

January 10, 2010

Al & Nick, Your dad was one of a kind. He was a good man, always cheerful. We enjoyed sitting near him at the outdoor concerts & at the IAV club. We enjoyed watching him get up and do a dance routine with his cane in front of many people. He always had a smile and was nice to everyone.

Gary Moffe

January 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rich Giammichele

January 7, 2010

Al & Nick, sorry that I could not be at the services. Your dad was a hard working man that grew up and raised a family during the toughest of times. I know we have learned a lot about life from Albert and others of his era that are still living and those that have passed on. He was proud of his contribution to his country and Albert truly was part of the 'Greatest Generation" that ever lived. Rich (Muncie, IN)

January 7, 2010

Agnes Tyler

January 7, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Bacille family with the loss of their father, grandfather and great grandfather. Albert Bacille was a fine man and one whose friendship I cherished.
It going on eight years since I met Albert for the first time. I felt honored as he accepted me right away.Our chats could last for hours. Pick a topic.And that topic became his.
I grew to love Albert over the years and was so saddened by his death. Albert was ready to meet his Lord butI don't know if God is ready to meet Albert. *smile* God bless Albert Baccile and keep him safe. There is no one like him.

Brian DeOrio

January 6, 2010

Al & Nick: I am very thankful I got the chance to talk with your father about his service in Normandy. He is a true American Hero! Men today are not like the men of his generation. Uncle Al will be greatly missed. God Bless.

theresa jonston

January 5, 2010

Dear Al,
My prayers are with you and your family . your dad was a very nice man i will always remember him in my prayers miss you and i,m here if you need me your friend always terri

John DeOrio

January 5, 2010

Nick & Al: It has been a difficult year for both of our families loosing both Uncle Al and Dad. We will never forget all of the family parties and get togethers. Both of them were unique in their own ways, and they will be greatly missed. Our thaughts and prayers are with you. Love John and Michaelene

January 5, 2010

TO THE BACCILE FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD.MY LATE HUSBAND AN AL WERE GOOD FRIENDS.HE WILL BE MISED BY EVERYBODY.

MILDRED GIAMMICHELE( NICHOLAS GIAMMICHELE'S WIFE)

Ray Giammichele

January 5, 2010

Nick & Al: Your dad was a unique & knowledgeable man, a great soldier, a philosopher, an articulate speaker, avid reader, great story teller, super historian, amazing entertainer, life of the party person, and most of all a dad who was very proud of his two sons and his grandchildren. He taught us all a lot about life, and how to understand it better. He had some remarkable sayings that we'll remember forever. We will all miss him, but know he's entertaining the saints in heaven, and having fun doing it. Love..Ray Giammichele

January 5, 2010

To Al and Nick,

I just heard about your father and wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of his passing.

John Daly

Littleton, CO

John Daly

January 5, 2010

To Al and Nick,

I just heard about your father and wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of his passing.

John Daly

Littleton, CO

January 5, 2010

Nick...I never had the pleasure of having met your father, but I have been hearing about him since 1971...I am sure that I would have enjoyed him, and I am sorry that I never did meet him..my condolences to you, and your family, best wishes, Mark Werbalowsky

January 5, 2010

dear Baccile family:
sorry on the loss of Al. he was a good person.

chuck moffe

January 5, 2010

Nick: From what you told me your dad was quite a man. right to the end. He was callded to serve at a young age, a group we call "the great generation". They saved humanity and the world. You are lucky to have his genes and may he rest in peace.
David Berkeley

Nick Baccile

January 4, 2010

My father was my best friend. Even though I have not lived in Elmira since 1978 I spoke with him daily.

His philosophy on life inspired me to be the best I could be. Always have a smile and a joke for someone and they will always be your friend and respect you. It helped me to be successful in my career.

I admired the way he lived his life. A man with a big heart but his own man.

My father lived a simple life and encourged me to retire and enjoy the fruits of my labor.

I finally did in May and spent a part of the summer bonding with hin.

We spent years going to division reunions and we traveled to Normandy in 1997 where we were when they filmed the movie Saving Private Ryan. We were asked to be an extra in the film but declined.

I will miss everything we had common and the things we did together.

I will continue to live my life in his foot steps until I die.

I miss you and love you dearly.

Your Son, Nick

Gene&Mary Liquori

January 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 4, 2010

Uncle Al was a great Uncle and a terrific person. He always had a way to make the day a better one. He will be truly missed. My sincerest sympathy to all his family. Love, Joan and Greg Canova . (Joan Dandrea)

January 4, 2010

Al,Nick
Your dad was unique!
He and my dad were in the same outfit in wwII.
I called your dad "George Washington " of the Italian American Veterans Club.
He was there at the founding of the IAV and was the distinquished voice for the last 50 years.
Our community is poorer with the passing of Albert.
Jim Carozza

January 4, 2010

dad, you will be sorely missed by all. You were truly one of a kind who entertained everyone whom you came in contact.
I'm going to miss your weekly visits but I am happy you are in a better place right now.
Your loving son, Alfred

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