Frank O. Bragantin

He was born June 12, 1924 in Bristol Rhode, Island to the late Joseph and Mary Bragantin and moved to Port Charlotte 24 years ago from Swansea, Massachusetts. Frank was a retired oil burner serviceman and a veteran of World War II, U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Survived by his loving family, two daughters, Gertrude M. Pavao and Debra A. Paiva both of Swansea, MA; two sons, Frank O. Bragantin, Jr. of Swansea, MA and Joseph F. Bragantin of New Bedford, MA; two sisters, Mary Barbour and Lydia Carreiro both of Bristol, RI; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen R. Bragantin and a brother, Joseph O. Bragantin.

His Funeral will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 10:00AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardner’s Neck Rd., Swansea, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00AM in St. Dominic’s Church, 1277 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc., 4955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234. Burial in Vinnicum Woods Cemetery, Swansea.