Phillip Brefini

Phillip Brefini obituary, Attleboro, MA

Phillip Brefini

Phillip Brefini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Duffy-Poule Funeral & Cremation Services - Attleboro on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Phillip Brefini, age 76, of Boston, MA passed away on September 27, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his children.

Born on January 3, 1949, in Boston, MA, Phillip was the child of John C. Brefini and Helen Deluca. He graduated from Stonehill College and proudly served in the defense of our nation in southeast Asia from 1970 - 1971.

Phillip married Mary C. Brefini on September 22, 1984, and together they shared 20 years of marriage.

Phillip is survived by his children, Eric S. Brefini and his wife Kimberly Brefini of TN, Stephanie E. Brefini of Norton, MA, Blake A. Brefini of Attleboro, MA; his sister, Donna Gradie of Cape Cod; his grandchildren, Cheyenne, Ethan, Hunter, Danny, Maddox, Aubree, Sophia Grace; and a great-grandson, Waylon. Phillip is preceded in death by his parents Jon C. Brefini and Helen Deluca.

All services will be private.

We encourage those who knew Phillip to share their memories and upload photographs to his memorial page, contributing to the celebration of his life. Services are under the care of Duffy-Poule Funeral & Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. Please visit, www.duffy-poule.com

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