Frank LaGaccia's Obituary
Frank LaGaccia age 85 passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born on May 2, 1935 in Framingham, MA to Frank LaGaccia and Marguerite Renzi LaGaccia.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife Cathy Brown LaGaccia; his step- children Corinne Butler (Houston), Rick Generes (late Malou), and Ayn Generes (Janan) and 3 grandchildren Eric A., Daniella, and Katherine LaGaccia, and 7 step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his daughters-in-law Melissa LaGaccia Seacat and Irina LaGaccia, his sisters Marie LaGaccia Yanosik (late Joseph) and Marguerite LaGaccia Jungbluth (Gene).
He is preceded in death by his sons Fredrick “Fred” LaGaccia and Eric David LaGaccia, his parents Frank and Marguerite Renzi LaGaccia.
In 1953 Frank joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed in France and Germany, and served honorably in the Vietnam War. Frank worked as a Computer Programmer in the Department of Agriculture, and retired in 1995. Frank was a former member of Slidell Sons of Italy.
Frank enjoyed traveling the world. His true passion was visiting Disney World to see his favorite character Mickey Mouse. Frank also enjoyed puttering around the yard on his 3 acres and his workshop. He had a talent for woodworking making furniture for his family.
Due to social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at Biloxi National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family kindly request donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/
The LaGaccia family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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