Frank Edward Trifilo

Frank Edward Trifilo, 47 years old, died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, March 23, 2008.

He was born in Beacon, NY, on June 7, 1960, the son of Gene and Sandy Murphy Trifilo of Glenham.

Frank was a graduate of St. John's School in Beacon and Beacon High School, as well as Dutchess Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree. He was employed as a Sergeant with the New York State Department of Corrections. He was a member of St. John's Church in Beacon and was an avid chess player and enjoyed bowling.

In 1985, at Christ United Methodist Church in Beacon, he married Patti Dragon. Mrs. Trifilo survives at home. In addition to his wife and parents, Frank is survived by a son, Sean Trifilo; two daughters, Sonya and Chelsea May Trifilo; three brothers: Mark, Gene and Timothy Trifilo; his paternal grandfather, Frank Trifilo; his maternal grandparents, Edward and Alice Murphy; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, Inc., 1028 Main St., Fishkill.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church, 31 Willow St., Beacon, with the Rev. David Nolan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Frank's children's college fund, c/o Eugene Trifilo, Sr. or Eugene Trifilo, Jr., PO Box 208, Glenham, NY 12527.