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Frank Bracco

1951 - 2016

Frank Bracco obituary, 1951-2016, Orlando, FL

BORN

1951

DIED

2016

Frank Bracco Obituary

Bracco, Frank , 65, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Winter Springs where he resided for 36 years. Frank is survived by his loving wife Sherril of 40 years. They married in New Jersey on October 12, 1975. Frank is lovingly remembered by his wife, his children Charles, Tracey (Jaclyn) and Anthony (Allyssa) Bracco, his grandchildren Frank, Teracya, Alec, Oscar and another baby boy on the way, his sisters Rose Bracco and Patricia (Ken) Nydam, his brother Louis Bracco, and loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends he called family. Frank is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Lucy Bracco, and his sister, Anna Charles. Frank was born July 15, 1951 in Brooklyn (Coney Island), New York. He graduated from Clifton High School in 1969 and moved to Florida in 1972. In 1975, Frank and Sherril founded Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc., a plumbing subcontracting company where Frank served as President until his sons succeeded him in 2013. He enjoyed three years of retirement after a lifetime of hard work. Frank was a generous, caring man who loved plumbing, fine red wine, good food, golf, deep-sea fishing, the ocean, life in general, and his friends and family above all else. His memorial service will be held this Tuesday at Tuscawilla Country Club, 1500 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs, FL 32708 from 5-7 p.m. and is open to the public. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Frank's name to SafeHouse of Seminole at www.leavethehurtbehind.com/donate or PO Box 471279, Lake Monroe, FL 32474 and Boys Town of Central Florida at www.boystown.org/central-florida or 975 Oklahoma St., Oviedo, FL 32765.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2016.

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John and Linda Truhe

December 25, 2016

Condolences to the Bracco family. This legacy page was just found today. Prayers go out to the whole family.

Dwayne cowboy Tina Knox

November 4, 2016

As I sit here in tears I send this to a family I love very much . My apologies Frank for waiting this long .i haven't had strength till now but it is very hard still .frank was the greatest man I've ever known other than my father I lost 8 yrs ago . He loved his people who surrounded this great company that he and his family created with hard work and determination . He leaves behind a great wife 'beautiful daughter and 2 fantastic sons who I know will carry the torch with great passion . I love you Frank Bracco I will see you again one day. God bless his family who are some of the greastet people on Earth

Lisa Cacciatore

October 18, 2016

Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family.

Tracy Housley

October 5, 2016

To a wonderful family, I offer my condolences. May the peace that passes all understanding be upon you all at this time and bring comfort to your hearts. We should all strive to be remembered with such fondness when it's our time. Love and hugs to the Braccos.

Frankie Musso

October 4, 2016

Dear BRACCO family .Sending my condolences on this terrible day.My God Father, & my Uncle Frank was always wonderful to me and a great man that I Always was proud of and looked up to.He watched over My mother ,brother & I as if he was a God father to each one of us.That was the unconditional Love he had to share .My thoughts are with you guys on this sad
day. Please take care of each other.I love you guys And I will be sending a prayer for you and my Uncle .
Love Frankie ..

Denise Rossignolo-Brown

October 4, 2016

I stared at this page with a loss for words. Frank was a GREAT man. He was a true friend to my father, Bob and for that I will be forever grateful. My nana was good friends and neighbor of Lucy Bracco and I remember spending many days just visiting with them and Frank would stop in always checking on his mom and dad. Frank, you will be so missed. May you rest in peace.

Cindy and Taylor Bodine

October 4, 2016

Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with the entire Bracco family. Frank was a sincere and generous man always doing for others. He was loved by all of us and will be deeply missed.

Charles and Kelly Hutchinson

October 4, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the Bracco Family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories bring you happiness, and peace in your time of grief. Hold on to each other for strength, it gets you through the hardest part.

Eileen Soto

October 4, 2016

My thoughts and prayers and condolences to the Bracco family. May he rest in peace.

Marie Crawford (Dirienzo)

October 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bracco family. I have great memories of our families spending time together when I was a kid. Frank may you rest in peace. God Bless you all.

Edwin Agosto

October 3, 2016

My deepest condolences to all on this extremely sad time in your lives as you grieve the loss of one of the finest individuals I've had the privilege of knowing. Most people are content with being average throughout their lives, but Frank was not like most people. He was so much more. He helped and inspired so many of us to be the best that we could be, and we are all better human beings because of him.
He will be remembered and deeply missed by all!
Rest in Peace, Frank.
Edwin Agosto and Family

October 3, 2016

To the Bracco Family. Our greatest condolences. We knew Frank when he was a regular guy, and when he became a special guy, he never changed. He was always loving and loyal to his family and friends. Sincerely, Vinnie and Betty Ann Parrella. Rest in piece Frankie.

Teresa Nisivoccia

October 3, 2016

My Uncle Frank was a great guy who was always good to his family. Especially all his nieces and nephews. He will be missed tremendously in our hearts. But I know he is with my grandma and grandpa now having a grand old time. We love you and miss you. Your niece, Teresa.

Teresa Nisivoccia (Nydam)

October 3, 2016

Jeff Williams

October 3, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the Bracco family. Frank was a boss, a mentor, a friend and a Master of his trade. All the wonderful times with him and his family will never be forgotten.

Scott McCandless

October 3, 2016

Shocked and saddened. I first met Frank when I arrived in Florida on Thanksgiving day 1982. With then knee-high Charles and Tracey on each side of him in "Fuzzy Jon's" driveway. Two months later I was working for him and two months ago we golfed with his other son Anthony. Frank was larger than life with an even bigger heart ready to help anyone in need.
As a former employee, life long student, and forever friend...I will miss him greatly.

Scott McCandless

Mark and Kristine Molina

October 3, 2016

With a saddened heart, we extend our thoughts and prayers with you Sherril, Charles, Tracey, Anthony and the entire family. Frank was a kind, generous man who showed his love to everyone.

Donna Fuller

October 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bracco family during this difficult time.

Lon Winter

October 3, 2016

"Mensch" is a Yiddish word meaning "a person of integrity and honor." It also describes the kind of person my dear friend Frank was. As author Leo Rosten said, Being a mensch' is not at all related to success, wealth or social status. A mensch does what is right because it is right towards family, towards strangers, at home and in public. That takes courage. It takes strength of will. That was Frank Bracco.

Wikipedia says the term is used as a high compliment, implying the rarity and value of that individual's qualities. And so it was with Frank. His honesty, character, consideration and respect gave him the right to be called a mensch. We are all richer for having had Frank in our lives and I will miss him in mine. But this mensch will live on in our hearts and through his children and grandchildren.

October 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bracco Family during this difficult time.

Cheryl Haskell, PHR & SHRM-CP
S. I Goldman Company

Sherry Fincher

October 3, 2016

Frank was a highly respected business person and committed supporter of Meals on Wheels in Seminole County. We are honored to have known him. We extend our deepest sympathies and well wishes to the Bracco family at this difficult time.

Gary and Julie Burkey

October 3, 2016

Sherill, Charles, Tracey, and Anthony, we are keeping all of you in our prayers and asking God to give you strength and courage at this time. We are in complete disbelief and our hearts are saddened. First thing that came to mind when we heard the news about Frank was that there is no one else we know who made the best use of his time on earth to LOVE his family, LOVE his friends, SERVE and HELP others, and LIVE life! That is Frank to us in a nutshell and inspires all of us to do the same.

Family was always first to Frank and may you cherish the memories and keep them alive by sharing them with the beautiful grandchildren. Feel his presence at your side as he will strengthen each of you until one day you are all reunited. You can bet he will have many stories to tell of how he has been living and loving in heaven. May you rest in peace, dear friend.

Gary and Julie Burkey and The Burkey Family

Good times on vacation.

Dirienzo Family

October 3, 2016

We share in your pain and are so saddened. We were proud to call Frank our good friend and will never forget all the wonderful times we spent together with him and the family. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Love you Frank !

Dirienzo Family

October 2, 2016

Sharing in your pain, we are deeply saddened. We were proud to call Frank our friend and we will miss him more than words can say. We will never forget all the wonderful times that we spent together and we cherish each memory with Frank and all of you.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Love you Frank !

Cameryn Lackey

October 2, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bracco family during this hard time. Uncle Frank was an amazing man and he'll be missed greatly

Christina Lackey

October 2, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Bracco family......Frank was such a generous and kind hearted person who will never be forgotten.

Love,
Christina, Cameryn and Philippe

Fran Cedros (Dirienzo)

October 2, 2016

My sincere sympathy to Sherill and all the family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lise

October 2, 2016

From all of the Baillargeons, we send our love to all the Braccos and those who are missing Frank. We are so sorry that he is gone, but know that he will always be watching over you guys. We love you.

October 2, 2016

Not just a friend but a big part of our extended family. You will always be in our hearts.

May you rest in peace.

Vincent & Lee Vecchiolla

Patricia Nydam

October 2, 2016

Rest in peace dear brother Frank (Babe).
Our family's grief is overwhelming. Losing you is hard to bear. We share this sorrow with your wife Sherril,your children Charles,Tracey, Anthony and your wonderful grandchildren.
You always worked hard and lived life to the fullest no matter what came your way. May God keep you always in His care. We will miss you more than words can say and carry you in our hearts forever. Until we meet again.
Your loving sister Patricia and "brother"Ken.

Alexandra Vecchiolla

October 2, 2016

All my love and thoughts are with you, my extended family. I will always remember Uncle Frank as a force of nature, full of life and love.

Rich Perry

October 2, 2016

I wanted to send my condolences to the family. Frank was the best boss that I had ever had. He will be sadly missed.

October 2, 2016

Rest In Peace--a very good man. Love to all the family. You are in our prayers.

Susan Yentz

October 2, 2016

This sad and sudden news is such a great loss to so many. Frank lived surrounded by a family who have cherished his singularly caring, guiding, embracing, leadbyexample extraordinary presence. Maintaining that same insistence on living a life of integrity, Frank earned an exemplary reputation, considered by his peers as a master of the profession and as an honorable business owner by his employees as well as his customers, many of whom were leaders of his wide community.
With a smile, a handshake, or a hug (frequently all delivered simultaneously!)Frank freely shared his vast personality with those who surrounded him. That life being well lived was a constantly welcomed addition to any gatheringplanned or spontaneous, large or small, for business or pleasure.
All who knew him will mourn Frank, but that Bracco intellect, inspiration, and integrity will continue to thrive trough the lives of those whom he loved most: Sherril, Charles, Tracey and Anthony.

mary webster

October 1, 2016

my condolence to the family prayers and love to the Bracco family.

Mary Webster

October 1, 2016

Frank you be greatly missed never forgotten always in my heart my friend. you was a good friend to me and my husband. RIP my friend.

Laura Cerenzio

October 1, 2016

I have so many good memories of Frank....he was a kind man with a great sense of humor whom I'll never forget. I'm sorry that we can't make it to the memorial service -- we've committed to do an event that we just can't cancel -- but I will be in touch. Walter joins me in sending our condolences and love.
Laura Cerenzio

antoinette serafino

October 1, 2016

RIP WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, NEVER FORGOTTEN ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS...MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY..

SERAFINO & MUSCO FAMILY

Gayle & Tom Sartor

October 1, 2016

Don.t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments of a lifetime is certain for those who are friends.
Rest in peace our dear friend Frank
We will miss you dearly.

Connie and Marvin Knorp

October 1, 2016

We love you Frank. Heaven just got a lot more fun. We'll catch you on the other side, and will miss you terribly while we're still here. Prayers and love to the Bracco family.

Tom Nave

October 1, 2016

Frank was a great guy and friend of our family. We are very sad to learn of his passing. A good family man with a strong work ethic and great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed.
Our condolences go out to his great family.
Tom and Joni Nave

October 1, 2016

I will always remember your laugh and bigger than life presence when I would see you at ABC functions. You founded a great company with great people. Rest easy, plumber.
....respectfully from an old electrician

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