Jeffrey F. Busalacchi, age 52, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2015 Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Jeff was born on January 26, 1963 in Milwaukee to Naomi Busalacchi and the late Frank Busalacchi Sr. He attended classes in Bayview. Jeff was a man of many talents and passions. In his earlier years, he took on masonry and welding. Jeff was also very artistic in twisting glass and tattooing. In his pastime, he enjoyed fishing with his son and grandchildren. Jeff devoted his time to his wife, beloved mother, and the Lord. In November of 2010, Jeff married Carol Hemmen in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife: Carol; three children: Jackie Busalacchi, Tasha Busalacchi, and Jeffrey Busalacchi and his fiancée Angelina Strzyzewski; stepson: Justin Blunt; mother: Naomi Gauthier; five grandchildren: MacKenzie, Imogen, Haven, Neo, and grandpa's little buddy, Leon; also a baby granddaughter soon to be born; sister: Peggy Cleveland; two brothers: Chris (Miguelina) Busalacchi and Frank Busalacchi Jr.; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, sister and stepdaughter.
A memorials service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at The Salvation Army, 411 North 6th Street, Manitowoc. Lieutenant Jeff Olson will officiate. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Salvation Army on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.