Philip James Bracale

Philip James Bracale obituary, Elizabeth City, NC

Philip James Bracale

Philip Bracale Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twiford Funeral Homes - Elizabeth City on Oct. 11, 2023.
Philip James Bracale, Sr., age 87, of Elizabeth City, NC (formerly of Moyock, NC) passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home. Born in Hershey, PA on December 29, 1935 to the late Peter J. Bracale, Sr. and Angie Calla Bracale, he was the husband of Celestine Toliver Anderson Bracale. He served his country honorably in the U. S. Navy.
He is survived by a son, Jeffery N. Bracale (Beverly); a brother, Lewis Bracale, Sr. (Kathy); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Bracale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Joan Baker Bracale; a son, Philip J. Bracale, Jr.; and two brothers, Peter J. Bracale, Jr. and Frankie Bracale.
Burial will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA 23434 (details will be added here as they become available).
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is assisting the Bracale family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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