Gaspare Vincenzo Brisciano

Enzo Brisciano passed away on March 17, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Palermo, Sicily on September 2, 1930. He served in the Italian Navy before coming to the US in 1951. He became a citizen in 1960.He was an avid bicyclist and racer. He raced both in Italy and the US. He won the 240 mile, Steve Opanowitz Cross-Florida bike race in 1967.He was multitalented. He sang professionally at hotels, restaurants and clubs over the years. He sang on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour. He taught dancing at the Arthur Murray studio. He worked as a Matre D, Sommelier, and chef at numerous Italian restaurants. He also owned his own bicycle shop.He is survived by his care giver and devoted wife Janice Brisciano, son Vince, granddaughter Phoenix, many in-laws, nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32216In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257..MemorialSaturday, March 26, 2016 George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 322164140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763