Francis Crisafulli Sr.

Francis (Frank) John Crisafulli Sr., a generous and supportive man, passed away on April 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication.

Born on March 21, 1943, in Boston, MA, Frank was a proud resident of Attleboro since 1968, having previously lived in Roxbury and Norwood. He was a graduate of Norwood High School class of 1961 and attended Northeastern and later earned his engineering degree from Bristol Community College. Frank served his country in the Massachusetts National Guard, rising to the rank of Sergeant. For 40 years, he applied his expertise as a mechanical engineer, retiring from MicroFluidics Inc. after 20 dedicated years.

Frank was a vibrant part of his community, a dedicated communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. In his retirement, Frank found joy in working on stained glass, wood working, and traveling throughout the US and Europe, especially Italy, creating a wealth of happy memories.

Devoted husband to his wife, Mariann Barry Crisafulli of Attleboro; loving father of four sons, Frank Crisafulli Jr. and his partner Tara Schaffer both of Dighton, Paul Crisafulli and his wife Sandra of Marlboro, Dave Crisafulli and his wife Jen of Berkley and Kevin Crisafulli and his wife Lisa of Attleboro; beloved grandfather of Max Crisafulli of Dighton, Owen, Nathan and Thomas Crisafulli all of Marlboro, Bella and Guy Crisafulli both of Berkley and Michaela and Jack Crisafulli both of Attleboro.

Frank was a loving family man who was always there to offer his support. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Crisafulli and Mary D'Angelo Crisafulli and his sister, Patricia Crisafulli.

Frank's life will be celebrated with a Memorial Visitation at Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 1-4 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA, on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 10:00 am, followed by a burial at St. John Cemetery, 165 West Street, Attleboro, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HopeHealth Community VNA, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 or directly at https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow/donate-now-to-hopehealth-community-vna/

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Jinneane Sperrazza Cattaneo, HopeHealth Hospice, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for all the care provided to Frank.

We encourage friends and family to share memories and upload photos of Frank to his memorial page. His generous spirit and supportive nature have left an indelible mark on all who knew him, and he will be dearly missed.