More detail on this person: Gerald "Jerry"
Fraioli, son of the late Antonio and Rose Fraioli
and longtime resident of Harrison passed away
unexpectedly at his new home in Bluffton SC on
July 16th 2016. He is survived by his brother
Anthony and his wife Jillian, niece Dawn her
husband Carl, nephew Marc his wife Missy, his
grand-nieces Malia and Keala, and his
grand-nephews Kyle and Ryan.Gerald graduated
from Harrison High School in 1957 and the
University of Denver in 1962 with a BS degree in
Business Administration. Upon graduation he
entered the USMC earning his aviation wings as a
USMC Helicopter pilot and retired from active duty
as a Marine Captain in 1965. While in the corps he
was stationed in Vietnam where he was awarded a
Purple Heart and 32 air medals. Upon discharge
from USMC he joined the reserves retiring with the
rank of Major. His aviation career in the corps
fostered a passion that spurred a career in
aviation. He became an Eastern Airline pilot upon
termination of active duty and retired as a Boeing
727 Captain with Eastern in 1992. Upon retirement,
he continued to enjoy flying aircraft. Gerald
lived a life he loved and cherished his freedom to
ride motorcycles, race cars and was always there
to lend a helping hand with his mechanical
expertise. He will be missed by friends, family
and fellow corps members. The Fraioli family will
receive family and friends on Friday, October 14,
from 7 to 9pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL
HOME 767 E. Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck.
914-698-5968, where a Funeral Service will be held
on Saturday at 10am, followed by interment at St.
Mary's in Port Chester. In lieu of flowers
memorial donations may be made to either the
Harrison chapter of the VFW, or The Salvation
Army. For more information or to place an online
condolence; www.coxeand graziano.com
Burial: Saint Marys Cemetery, Port Chester,
Westchester County, New York, USA
Burial information: Saint Marys Cemetery, Port Chester, NY
This information was last updated 10/11/2016
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