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Frederick Handel Obituary
HANDEL,Frederick C., Jr.
Frederick C. Handel Jr., 68, of East Hampton, beloved husband of Judith (Tapar) Handel, died peacefully Saturday (May 25, 2013) at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Hartford on July 13, 1944, Frederick was the son of the late Frederick C. and Mary (Pattishall) Handel. He grew up in Glastonbury and lived there most of his life before moving to east Hampton in 2006. Frederick graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1962. He worked for a short period of time for the CT State Highway Dept. before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Frederick was employed by the Town of West Hartford as a firefighter for 17 years. Due to health related problems he had to retire from the career he loved. Fred loved to bowl and did so for over 30 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had a special gift for helping others in need whenever and wherever he was. He held others in high esteem and had a genuine concern for all who the Lord allowed to cross his path. This is what I loved about him most. Sweetheart you will be dearly missed. Fred is survived by a sister Betty Ann Phillipp and her husband Clifford; two brothers Franklin Handel and his wife Barbara, James Handel and his wife Andrea. A loving, caring father and grandfather, Frederick is survived by his children Frederick C. Handel III of Cromwell, Ava (Handel) May and her husband Herbert of Tolland, and Raymond F. Handel and his wife Stephanie of Collinsville. God, our Father, blessed Fred with eight beautiful grandchildren who loved him so very much, Ryan, Joshua, Alyssa and Sean May; Alexa, Rylie, Jackson and Skylar Handel. He also leaves behind seven nephews and three nieces.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, June 5, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton. A Christian Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, one East High St. (Route 66) in East Hampton. Interment will follow in the columbarium in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 17 Wickham Rd., Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Frederick may be made to a charity of your choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Handel
Christine Burckardt
June 5, 2013
Fred III and Family -
I am so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Fred was a great teammate (Clover Rollers)he was always positive and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Christine Burckardt
Clover Rollers
June 5, 2013
Fred III and Family our deepest condolences. Fred was always positve even when we would loose a game by 200 pins. "We'll get them 100 pins this game and 101 pins the next game". Then he would come out with one of his famed jokes and it would lighten the mood. He was a great team mate, striving to do his best and will be missed by MANY!
Mike & Sheila Parker
June 5, 2013
Our condolences to the family. Fred was a great firefighter. I had the privilege of working with Fred for many years. Fred always had a smile on his face and knew how to calm a tense situation. He will be missed by many.
Mike Hodge
June 3, 2013
I will always cherish the times we had at Newman Lincoln Mercury with Fred. I especially liked when we used to go out to lunch and sometimes bowl.
Judy Fuller
May 30, 2013
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carleen Roy
May 30, 2013
To the Handel Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Fred was such a wonderful, kind gentleman and was always making us laugh with his Monday night jokes. We will all miss him.
May 30, 2013
judy and family we were very sorry to hear of fred's passing. fred and I started at naubuc school and graduated from Glastonbury high. he was a fine gentleman and always had a smile
Dianne Gustafson
May 30, 2013
To the Handel Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I bowled with him for many year at Silver Lanes, and he was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always had a nice word to say and always had a joke to tell! I, too, will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. He will be in our hearts always.
Dianne Gustafson
Manchester, CT
David Valintakonis
May 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Fred's family. I enjoyed working with Fred very much on the W.H.F.D.
Matt + Sharon Stuart
May 29, 2013
To the Handel Family-
Please accept our deepest condolences. Fred was my first partner at Station#3 in west Hartford when I came on the job. he was always entertaining to work with, That's for sure!
I will always have fond memories of him and It was great to see him last year.
Great guy, He will be missed-
Bruce Heselton
May 29, 2013
Freddy and I grew up together In Glastonbury. Never forget those years of playing baseball, stock car races and just hanging out. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. My condolences to his entire family.
JIm Seeley
May 29, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to your family during your time of loss.
Jim Seeley-CT DOT
Bob Vernile
May 29, 2013
I worked with Fred at Station 3 for many years. I remember that Fred loved the Yankees, ping pong, Hearts, and cars. So long to a great guy.
Bob Vernile
Jim and Doreen Anderson
May 29, 2013
We are sorry to hear about Fred's passing! He was a perfect gentleman to work with; just like his father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sincerely,
Dan & Melissa Maloney
May 29, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love always.
Pat Mullin
May 29, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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