Beverly Fragale, 88, founder of the famous Bev’s Dairy Treat in Oswego, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
She was born in Liverpool on July 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Helen and James Mulcahey. She was married, for 51 years, to Robert Fragale, who passed away in 2002. She was also predeceased by her two brothers, Jack Mulcahey and Dave Mulcahey.
She is survived by her three children, Susan Manwaring (Tim), Robert Fragale II (Theresa), and Linda Ketcham (Tom); six grandchildren, Jenny Kuriger, Jamie Castiglia, Kristie Fragale, Lisa Moshier, Mark Moshier, and Mike Moshier; eleven great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Derek, Rachel, Dakota, Aiden, Jodi, Nicholas, Emma, Alexis, Matthew, and Madison. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Richard Fragale, her sisters-in-law, Barbara Fragale, and Dee Mulcahey; and several nieces and nephews.
Beverly spent her life travelling, spending time with her family, and living in Florida every winter for 30 years. She was 15 years old when she opened Bev’s Dairy Treat, which she owned and operated for over 40 years.
To honor Beverly’s wishes, a small Celebration of her Life will be held with friends and family in All Saint’s Mausoleum at St. Peter’s Cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in her memory can be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org; or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Arrangements are in care of the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego.
