Obituary of Frederick J. Fletcher Sr.

FREDERICK J. FLETCHER SR. Latham- Frederick J. Fletcher Sr., 80 of Latham, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Albany Medical Center, in Albany. Born in Troy on September 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Charlotte E. (Baxter) Fletcher. He was a 1945 graduate of Troy High School and proudly served his country in the US Army. Fred was married to the former Nancy E. Hughes. The two shared a bless union of 56 years prior to her passing on April 27, 2007. Fred was a Charter member of the Catholic War Veterans, Member of Colonie Elks #2192, American Legion, Latham Community Players and Past President of the Telephone Pioneers. He was also a longtime member of the K of C No. 3394, where he served as Chairman for several state committees as well a 4th Degree Knight, Past District Deputy, and Past Grand Knight. Fred was a loyal and lifelong fan of the NY Giants and loved to vacation in York Beach Maine. He was employed by New York Telephone in Albany as an Assistant Engineer, a position he retired from in 1986. Fred was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church where he also served as an usher. He is survived by his loving children; Deborah Fletcher of Latham, Frederick (Nicole) J. Fletcher M.D. of Loudonville, Peter D. (Sharon) Fletcher of Waterford, and John H. Fletcher of Latham. And his 7 cherished grandchildren; Brady, Maxwell, Joseph, Alysse, Hillary, Holly & David Fletcher as well as his brother Robert B. Fletcher of Colonie and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Marguerite Fay. Freds family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of the Albany Medical Center for their care and concern they gave toward Fred. Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 9 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham where Freds Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Geoffrey Burke. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday from 4-7 P.M. at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. Memorial Contributions can be made in Freds honor to the K of C, 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham NY 12110 Entombment will take place next to his wife in Memory's Garden, Colonie. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com