Alfred P. Brasile

April 28, 1956 - May 11, 2022

Alfred Paul Brasile, 66, passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Raccio Brasile. Al was born on April 28, 1956, at Grace (Yale) New Haven Hospital. He and Patty were soulmates, they were born just five days apart. He was predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Mary Lepri Brasile. He was also predeceased by his beloved big sister “Little” Mary Margaret. Al was a caring, giving, loving dad to his three children, Gerald (Kate), Nichollas (Samantha), Kayla (Alec), and two stepdaughters Melissa and Stacey ( John). Al as Poppy had a very special love for his granddaughters, Lana, Kaylee, Juliet, Lillian, Madelyn, and his greatgranddaughter, Leilani. He just loved to bite their “piggies.” He is also survived by his sister, Brenda Brandi, a niece, nephew, a great-niece, a great-nephew, and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Al worked at Metro North Railroad from 1974 until his retirement in 2012. He made many “pals” while working along the tracks and that bond will be forever unbroken. For many years, Al had a mobile lawn mower repair service where he made numerous connections with people who respected and depended on him. He never said “no” and always gave his customers great service. Al was always available for any request and never asked anything in return. Known and loved by many as “Fonz” “My Pal” “OhAl.” While growing up in North Haven, Al’s connection to his family and cousins was extremely strong. Al played in the band. Copyright with his cousins and best friends and later in life reunited with the band members as the Stackcats. There was always a party in his life. Along with his wife Patty, they celebrated family holidays with good unending food and of course karaoke! He enjoyed pool parties, snowmobiles, jet skis, antique cars, riding on his Harley, and traveling with his wife in the RV.

Al and Patty’s retirement enabled them to become “snowbirds” in Florida. The many Disney vacations with their kids and grandkids, multiple cruises, being able to ride the Harley in winter, enjoying new friends and the massive flea markets brought him joy and fulfillment. Al certainly enjoyed the “haggle” at the flea markets. He was the man who would get you down to $5 from $10 and pay with a $20 bill. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Shands and Haven Hospice. Also to St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Leesburg, FL for all the spiritual support these past few months

The visiting hours will be on Monday morning, May 23rd from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Haven Hospice Foundation (www.BeYourHaven.org) or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) To offer your condolences to the family online, please go to www.northhavenfuneral. com