Paul Bragger, Jr.

Paul R Bragger Jr ., Age 56, died on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 peacefully at home in Everett MA.

Paul was born in Brighton MA to his parents Angelina and the late Paul Bragger Sr.

Paul is survived by his mother Angelina (Cugini) Bragger , his partner Kathleen Bowen, his daughter Deanna and his son Antonio, his grandson Luca, his brother William, sister-in-law Robin and two nieces Ashley and Morgan, his three step-daughters Ashley, Allison and Cassandra, his step-granddaughter Ariana and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Paul was passionate about his work as a civil engineer for Massachusetts Department of Transportation. He prided himself on using his knowledge and expertise for assisting family and friends with home building projects. His favorite hobby was fixing and building up his summer home in Brimfield, MA. Paul was also an advocate and pioneer for eye research for Retinitis Pigmentosa at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary. Paul was a big fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots however he was the biggest fan of his children Deanna and Tony. Paul had the biggest heart and loved his three step daughters like his own. Paul always felt blessed to have found his soulmate and partner Kathy to share his hopes, dreams and life with. Paul was most excited for his new favorite role as 'Grand papi' Paul to his grandson Luca. He will be missed immensely.

His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Friday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield at 10am. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8pm.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations in memory of Paul R Bragger can be made to the Foundation of Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary, Inc (Fdn. MEEI, Inc.) to support the Pierce Discretionary Research and Teaching Fund. Please make checks payable to, "Fdn. MEEI, Inc." and mail to Foundation of Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary, Inc. c/o of development office 243 Charles St. Boston MA 02114 or online at www.masseyeandear.org/donations/.

June 07, 2018
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

June 08, 2018
10:00 AM

St. Maria Goretti Church
112 Chestnut St.
Lynnfield, MA 01940