Robert J Fragala

WESTFORD -- Robert J. Bob Fragala, 75, of Westford, died unexpectedly on November 15, 2017 at his second home in Desert Hot Springs, CA. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Bleeck) Fragala, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage in July.

He was born on December 15, 1941 in Lawrence, MA to the late Salvatore and Adeline (DeMarco) Fragala. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959 and Tufts University with a BS in Chemistry/Biology in 1964 and an MS in Sanitary Engineering in 1965.

He eventually got into marketing in the water management and irrigation industries, working at Watts Regulator, RainBird, and Hunter. In 1988, he founded Stateline Irrigation Supply with his wife and two partners and built it into the 9 branch/30 employee organization that it is today. His son got into the business and they worked side-by-side until the day he died, doing the job he loved and considered his favorite hobby.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Joni Lavoie and her husband Nate of Chelmsford, MA and his son Rob Fragala and his wife Christen of Chelmsford, MA. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Kira and Adam Lavoie and Andrew and Ella Fragala, as well as his siblings: Joe Fragala, Rose Arraj, Tony Fragala, and John Fragala and his wife Rita. He was also the brother of the late Fred Fragala.

Bob enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family, both in California and Massachusetts. He was a warm and wonderful man with an infectious laugh. He loved his family deeply and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was loved by many and will be missed greatly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours to be held on Wednesday, December 6 from 4pm-8pm at Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford, MA.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 7 at 11am at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford, MA.

A private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital (stjude.org) or to the charity of your choice.

Visitation
December 6, 2017 4:00pm - 8:00pm,
Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home
24 Worthen Street
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Service Information
December 7, 2017 11:00am,
Saint Mary Catholic Church
25 North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824