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Frederick GAHAGAN Obituary

GAHAGAN - Frederick Gerli, Fritz, of Lattingtown, NY died peacefully on August 26, 2013 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Dolly (Dingee). Predeceased by his former wife Sally J. Bill. Son to Frederick Mussim Gahagan and Alice Gerli Gahagan. Father to Frederick Bill Gahagan (Mary Lou) of Lyme CT, Caroline Bill Gahagan of Pinehurst NC, Sally Bill Gahagan (Chester Whitlock) of Newfield NY, and predeceased by Raymond Bill Gahagan. Grandfather to Benjamin I. Gahagan (Tricia) of Newbury MA, William G. Gahagan (Elizabeth) of Brooklyn NY, Gywn H. Gahagan of Greensboro NC, Jessica A. Brown and Kathryn Brown of Brooklyn NY, James R. Brown (Erin) of Laurel MD and Randolph F. Brown of Auburn NY. Brother to Alice Gahagan Murphy (deceased), William Gerli Gahagan (Katharine) and Gerli Gahagan Carotti. Fritz attended Williams College and graduated from Southern Methodist University majoring in Psychology and Economics. He was president and CEO of Gahaganesearch Associates from 1960 to 1990. Fritz considered his "Honors and Awards" to be his "multitude of friends". Donations may be made to Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 1, 2013.

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