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- The Westerly Sun, Rhode Island, April 5, 2007
Frederick L. Bessette
Frederick L. Bessette, 59, formerly of Grand View Park, Stonington, passed away on March 27, 2007, at the Veteran's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., after a valiant battle with ALS.
He was born in Westerly on May 16, 1947, the son of the late Lionel and Owena Bessette of Stonington. He was a graduate of Stonington High School.
After graduation, Fred enlisted in the Air Force and was an honorably discharged veteran of the Vietnam War.
After being discharged, he worked with John Debragga on his fishing boat.
He was an avid Red Sox fan and memorabilia collector.
Fred is survived by two sons, Frederick Bessette Jr. of Jewett City, Conn., and William Bessette of Norwich; a grandson, Adam Bessette; and a sister, Kathleen Capizzano of Westerly.
He was predeceased by a sister, Carol Pietrello Richard of Westerly.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1947 - 2007 (59 years)
d. 6 May 1978 (Age 64 years)