Francis Anthony “Frank” Fragola, 90, of Hamden, formerly of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Marion Amarante Fragola. Frank was born in New Haven on February 13, 1930 and was the son of the late Louis and Anna Capasso Fragola. He served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War. Frank was a graduate of the University of New Haven and had worked as an Electrical Engineer for The United Illuminating Company for many years until his retirement. Post-retirement from the UI, Frank also worked for Yale University for several years. Frank enjoyed playing golf and was an avid New York Yankees, New York Giants and UCONN men’s and women’s basketball fan. Most of all Frank enjoyed spending time with his family whom he loved unconditionally. Father of Susan (Mark) Shelby, Frank (Karen) Fragola, Lisa (Jim) Veeley, Carol Fragola, and Denise (Kevin) Bibeault. Grandfather of Matthew and Steven Shelby, Kevin, Nicole and David Veeley, Victoria and Alexandra Fragola, Anna and Michael Toscano, and Dagney, Harrison and Dominick Bibeault. Brother of Genevieve Belbusti and the late Freda Yates and Louis Fragola Jr. Frank also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Due to the current status of travel and contact restrictions, the funeral will be private. However, when the restrictions have been lifted, the family will arrange a memorial service for all to attend, so that everyone can have the opportunity to say goodbye. Donations may be made in memory of Francis A. Fragola, Sr. to CDC Foundation (www.cdcfoundation.org) or American Heart Association (www.heart.org) . Private services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.
Such a kind, sweet, and loving Father and Grandfather. We enjoyed all of the times that we spent with him. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Sending much love to the Fragola family on the loss of your father during this time.
Thoughts and prayers with you all, dear Cousins, and all extended Family of Uncle Frank…while hoping for opportunity to be with you before long.
Mary Sill
Frank, Karen, Victoria & Lexi,
So very sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. We are sending our love and prayers to you all. <3 Frank, Sherry, Frankie & Nickole
Frank was a wonderful man and will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Susie, Frank, Lisa, Carol and Dee Dee and their families
Our heartfelt condolences to the Fragola family. Uncle Frank was such a kind and loving man. He will be greatly missed.
Fondly,
Art & Erica
We are so sorry for your loss, we are going to miss Uncle Frank very much but we have such wonderful family memories to look back on. I will always remember all the times we used to sit around Uncle Frank’s kitchen table and look at family photos while we ate and we all would laugh so much.
Love,
Patty, Amanda
& Karl
Thinking of my friend, Denise and her family and remembering a sweet man who always had a kind smile to share and the cutest “okie dokie” reply. I hope that knowing he is reunited with your mom eases the pain of his loss (just a little) and that you are all able to be together soon to celebrate your dad (grandpa).
Thinking and praying for you all,
Stephanie
I am so very sorry for your loss. He lived a full life and his love for his family shines through in his pictures. Carol, it is never easy to lose a parent no matter our age, but my heart goes out to you and your entire family. All my love to you in this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all and for peace and comfort. God bless you and may you Rest In Peace
Frank, Karen, Victoria and Lexi
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Grandpa/Father our deepest condolences and our hearts go out to you and your family we will sincerely miss him he was a great person
With love,
Kevin, Susan and Gillian