Patrick John Braccia  aka "Boom Boom"

1931-2017

Patrick John Braccia was born in Brooklyn, NY. one of ten children to Patrick & Marie Braccia on September 24, 1931. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War in which he was Officially Proclaimed an Ambassador For Peace by the Ministry of Patriots & Veterans Affairs. Patrick was a decorated Veteran receiving the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. He moved to California after honorably separating from  the US Reserves. He remained an active member of the VFW, American Legion, Disabled Veterans, and the USO.

Patrick Braccia leaves behind two sons Michael and Robert, two grandsons Mathew & Joseph, and several nieces and nephews. He was loved by all who knew him.

*Please send flowers to Destiny Funeral Home at 5443 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA. 90805 by Friday July 14, 2017