Obituary of Dennis B Bracall

On October 8th, 2019 Dennis Bracall Sr. passed on to eternal life at the age of 71 to join his parents Lucille and Anthony. He was attended by family at Inspira Hospital in Vineland after an extended illness. He was born July 1st, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of South Jersey. At the age of 17, Dennis left school to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. Following bootcamp, he served as a Engineman 3rd Class and was a loyal member of the River Rats, serving on a Patrol Boat, Riverine through countless river patrols in Vietnam. Dennis returned from Vietnam to begin a long career with Vineland Electric. He continued his education through the years earning a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering eventually applying his skills as a supervisor and union shop steward for the power plant. Throughout his life Dennis enjoyed an entrepreneurial spirit, running several companies. Among his notable companies was Berryman's Branch in Vineland where he enjoyed working with the community he helped to build. An avid fisherman, Dennis knew the best lakes and secret coves for some of the best fishing in South Jersey. Dennis was also a practiced jokester skilled in making others laugh with his stories and pranks. He is survived by his wife Maria, his son Dennis Jr (Saundra), two stepchildren, Claudia (Frank) Carozza and Gino (Liz) Conte, three grandchildren, Darlene Antonelli, Griffin and Talon, and three step-grandchildren, Niko, Giuliana and Angelo, his brother Bob (Renee), sister Cindy (Vince), two nieces, Kristina (Chris) Longo and Jacquelyn (Chris) Carter, four nephews, Bob, Randy,Tony (Pam) Ramsi and Martin (Val) Ramsi, among a large extended family and close friends from all walks of life. A viewing will be held Rone's Funeral Home in Vineland, NJ on Saturday October 12th 2019 at 10am followed by a mass at St. Isidore's Church at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, Dennis had asked that donations be made to the Veterans' Home in Vineland. They so nobly serve our heroes like Dennis and his father, Anthony and we thank them for all they have done for our family through the years.