Philip R. Bracchi

Philip R. “Flip“ Bracchi, 73, of Mead Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday morning March 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam with his loving family by his side.

Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Philip L. and Edith Sandy.

Flip received his education in the Amsterdam school system and served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves.

Flip was the owner of Herk’s Tavern in Amsterdam, which was a proud sponsor of numerous championship teams in many Amsterdam Recreation Leagues

Flip was a member of Bigelow Weavers, P.A.V., John J Wyszomirski American Legion Post 701, and Southside Veterans Club.

Flip was predeceased by his wife, Janette G. Vass Bracchi on March 19, 2013. He is survived by one son, Philip Bracchi (Kristen Picciano) of Amsterdam, one daughter, Denise Dennison (Steve Foss) of Fort Johnson, NY; four grandchildren, Ryan Meca, Andrew Bracchi, Jaylynn and Allie Dennison, one sister, Annie Sasso (Sal) of Amsterdam, sister-in-laws, Josephine Bracchi of Amsterdam and Sherri LaMont (Rick) of Pattersonville, NY;

Flip was also predeceased by his twin brother, Robert, sisters, Joan Gillis and Sarah Stark, and brothers, Joseph and John, sister-in-law, Patricia Bracchi and brother-in-laws, Gene Vass and Richard Stark.

A private prayer service for the family, will be held prior to public visitation on Saturday.

Calling hours will be held from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010.

Memorial gifts in Flip’s name may be made to MAKE-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, or to Amsterdam High School Baseball Booster Club, 114 Gay Lane, Amsterdam, NY 12010


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