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Frank C. Occhipinti, 86, of Brockton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at his home in Brockton. He was the husband to Luisa (Massa) Occhipinti for 59 years.
Born July 23, 1930 in Vizzini, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Guiseppe Occhipinti and Gregoria (Samartino) Occhipinti.
For over 30 years, he was the owner and operator of Olde New England Leather Company in Rockland.
He was devoted to his wife and family and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a Brockton resident for over 50 years.
He was a member of the Sons of Italy and Conte Memorial Club.
He is survived by his wife, Luisa (Massa) Occhipinti; his children, Lelina Favazza and her husband Keith of Rockland, Joseph Occhipinti of Brockton and Frank Occhipinti and his wife Katie of NH; his grandchildren, Joseph Favazza and his wife Emily of Rockland, Anthony Favazza of Abington, Steven Favazza of Somerville, Nicholas Occhipinti of Holbrook, Alex Occhipinti of Holbrook, Faith Occhipinti of NH and Hope Occhipinti of NH; his great-grandchildren, Frank and Luna Favazza; his sister, Teresa Curro of Australia; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John and Robert Occhipinti.
Funeral Information
Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 South Main St., WEST BRIDGEWATER on Saturday, May 27th at 7:45AM thence to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 439 West St., Brockton where a funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at 9:00AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, WEST BRIDGEWATER on Friday 4:00-7:00PM. For guestbook and directions, visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com