DANIEL A. FRAGNITO

Daniel A. Fragnito, of Solvay, passed away peacefully on his 91st birthday at Crouse Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Dan was born to the late Cosimo and Rachel (Tuori) Fragnito on February 12, 1932. In January 1950, he graduated from Solvay High School and began working at Carrier as a draftsman. In January of 1953, Dan was drafted into the army and assigned to the Korean conflict where he served as a rifleman in the Seventh Infantry Division. Upon completing military service in 1954, he enrolled at Syracuse University College of Engineering and graduated in 1958 with academic honors. He then returned to work at Carrier in the engineering department holding several different positions and was granted 5 patents before retiring in 1995. After retiring, he worked another 7 years as a contractor and consulting engineer in the field of air conditioning. Dan was a huge SU football fan and an avid golfer. Dan was a member of the Solvay School Board of Education from 1970 to 1982 and served as president of the board for 9 of those years. He was a member of the Solvay Tigers, Solvay Tyrol Club, Solvay-Geddes Veterans Association, and a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. Dan was a life-long communicant of St. Cecilia Church and over the years served as an altar boy, lecturer, Eucharistic minister, usher, collection counter and also belonged to the Assumption Society. However, his most important and rewarding roles were that of husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Dan cherished his family above all else and his boundless love, dedication, and compassion will stand eternal. He will be remembered by his family for his gentle, kind-hearted and caring nature. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Josephine (Chemotti); his son, Mark (Kim) Fragnito; his daughters, Judy (Ray) Fougnier and Amy (Mark) Geremia. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicholas (Lauren), Christopher (Gabriella),Taylor (Trevor), Saul (Mimi), Daniel, Erica (Jeremy) and Michael, and 6 great-grandchildren, Tate, Indie, Jace, Charli, River, and Fiona, his sister-in-law, AnnaMarie Fragnito, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Mary Iamondo, his brother, Joseph Fragnito, and brother-in-law, Joseph Iamondo. Family and friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, February 17th at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay, NY 13209. Funeral services will be held 8:45 AM Saturday February 18th at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 AM at St. Marianne Cope Parish-St. Cecilia Church, 1001 Woods Rd. Solvay, NY 13209 where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum in Dewitt, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to St. Marianne Cope Parish, 105 Stanton Ave, Solvay, NY 13209. Please share online tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com.

DANIEL A. FRAGNITO

February 12, 1932 - February 12, 2023