Joe "Greek" Frangullie, 85, of Palacios passed away June 27, 2014. He was born November 7, 1928 in Palacios, TX to the late Lazarus Frangullie and Lupe Hernandez Frangullie. He served in the United States Navy for 5 years and then was a commercial shrimper most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Elfida Frangullie and a daughter Lynda Frangullie. Survivors include daughters Thelma Sanchez of Texas City and Melissa Frangullie of Bay City; sons Joseph Frangullie & wife Sela of Alvin, Steve Frangullie of Rosenberg and Morgan McCorkle of Palacios; 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous family members and friends.
Greek was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 8pm Monday at Palacios Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the Palacios Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Phillip H. Parker VFW Post 2438.