Frederick J. Eufrasio

Frederick J. Eufrasio, 97, of Greensboro, GA, formerly of Birmingham Township, PA., passed away May 22, 2022.

Born January 28, 1925 in Chester, PA, he was a son of the late Frank and Lena (nee Cappasso) Eufrasio.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII, fighting at Omaha Beach on D Day in Normandy. The citation for the Bronze Star reads in part issued on January 13: Private First Class Eufrasio, Company M, 16t^h Infantry. For heroic achievement in connection with the military operation against the enemy in the area of Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, June 6, 1944.Despite heavy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire, Pvt. Eufrasio repeatedly crossed densely mined beach and carried ammunition from landing craft to his company's gun emplacements. Pvt. Eufrasio's courage and devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the success of the invasion. He also received the Purple Heart Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation.

Fred, along with his wife Doris, owned the Red Coach Inn until his retirement in 1980. Fred was an avid golfer and had belonged to Concord Country Club and Radley Run Country Club. Later in life, he went to various schools and shared his experiences from World War II and the students loved it. He was repeatedly asked back, and of course he loved that.

Fred was the beloved husband of the late Doris Quinby Eufrasio; loving father of Fredric Q. Eufrasio (Betty), Robin J. Eufrasio and Timothy J. Eufrasio: adoring grandfather of Sean Moody, Brian Eufrasio, and Lynn Quinby Wyant; proud great-grandfather of Justin Gosla, Nathan Quinby Wyant, Logan Forte, Benjamin Levi Wyant, Evelyn Eufrasio, Clara VI Eufrasio, and Catherine Eufrasio. Also survived by his beloved nephew Anthony "Rick" Eufrasio; nieces, Sandy Eufrasio Pileggi and Terry Eufrasio Suprum; and brother Mario Eufrasio. He was predeceased by his son, Timothy Eufrasio and his brother, Tony Eufrasio.

Services will be held July 26th at Edgewood Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chester County Hospital, 701 E. Marshall St, West Chester, PA 19380.