Robert J. Fragale Sr.

1929 - 2021

Kennett Square PA- Robert J. Fragale Sr., age 92 died of natural causes peacefully on December 20, 2021 surrounded by his family at the home he was born and raised in. He was born July 1929, in Kennett Square PA, the son of Giuseppe and Rose (Fazio) Fragale. Robert graduated from Kennett Square High school and following graduation, he served with honor in the U.S. Air Force. After the war he married his first love Nadine (Betts) Fragale. They celebrated 42 years of marriage before Nadine’s passing on June 13, 1995. Robert was a member of the Son’s of Italy as well as several other fraternal organizations. As one of the premier mushroom growers in Kennett Square Robert was a highly successful businessman, involved in that business for over 40 years. Robert loved to travel and dance with his wife Nadine. He followed with great interest the financial markets and was himself a savvy investor. He was at his best when surrounded by family and friends at his pool, especially around holidays or other significant events. In his earlier years he was a great outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed preparing favorite Italian dishes for himself and loved ones throughout his life. He was a creature of habit and loved his early morning coffee, newspaper and sitting on his front porch enjoying both and all that nature offered. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Lena (Fragale) DiGiancinto and brother Anthony Fragale. Surviving is a brother Charles (Pep) Fragale, his children Robert J Fragale Jr, Cynthia (Sellani) and husband John, Michael Fragale, Karen Conaway, and Jamie and wife Charlene. Robert has 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. You may visit with his family and friends from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m., on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State St., Kennett Square PA 19348. There will be another viewing at the Funeral home from 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021, followed by an 11:00 Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Meredith St. Kennett Square PA, 19348. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82 ,Kennett Square, PA In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Robert in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com