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John Fry Obituary

John W. Fry VIRGINIA BEACH - John W. Fry, 84, passed away Nov. 18, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents, Katie Miller and Leslie Allen Fry and his daughter, Martha West. Mr. Fry retired from the U.S. Navy after serving his country during World War II; he also retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving as the carrier supervisor for the Acredale Station and he worked for many years for C.E.F. Enterprises. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jerilyn Fry; his children, Janine Ruberti (Jassen), Jerry Fry (Amanda), Doreen Cooley (Jim), Denise Cole (Jim), Donna Abby (Anthony), Danny Fry, Laurel Lackey, John Fry Jr. (Kyla), and Gary Fry (Judy); and his grandchildren, L. J., Jassen, Joey, Megan, Allison, Jaycee, Jacob, Michael, Amy, Brett, Danielle, Dan Michael, Mike, Marc, Tara, Leighann, Teresa, Misty, Christopher, and Amber. A funeral will be held at noon Monday, Nov. 22, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. You may offer condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Fry

67 Entries

Denise Cole

December 18, 2010

Denise Cole

December 18, 2010

Denise Cole

December 18, 2010

Denise Cole

December 18, 2010

Denise Cole

December 18, 2010

Denise Cole

December 18, 2010

Denise Cole

December 18, 2010

Dad,
Well its been a month today since you left us and what a month it's been. The feeling of being so lost is overwhelming. You touched so many lives in so many ways. I certainly miss seeing your smiling face when I come home from work and our alone time when I would take you to the doctors. Boy, if my car doors could talk huh? Watch over Mom, she needs to know you are still with her. I love you!

Janine Ruberti

December 17, 2010

We love and miss you everyday!

Jassen, Janine, Kaitlin, Jaycee, Jassen Jr. & LJ

I love you Daddy!

Janine Ruberti

December 17, 2010

Dad~

What can I say except that I miss and love you. My heart bleeds because I can no longer hug you or kiss your forehead. But, I am the luckiest girl in the world for having such an amazing father. How many women can say that? You would walk me to the bus stop daily, brush my hair, wipe off my knees if I fell down, you were there for my cheerleading events, you brought me flowers at my high school graduation, you were there for the birth of Jaycee, and you gave me away at my wedding. Man I have been blessed to have such a great father. Thank you for being you (I know you can't help yourself). You have inspired me and your legacy will always live on. It's crazy to see how many peoples lives you impacted, everyone seemed to really like you (for some reason)! I will miss your history stories the most because I never really knew just how much I appreciated them until now and I wish more then ever that I could hear just one more. Life is just a little bit duller without you. I know that you are now in heaven looking upon all of us (I hope you know someone up there I know you were worried you might not know anyone in heaven). I guess you can say that this old sailor has found his way safely home into the house of the Lord. I love you Daddy, thank you for being my Hero!

Jaycee Ruberti

December 17, 2010

Poppy~

What I will miss about you the most is hearing your voice when I walked into your house saying "Where's my girl?" or how you would save me all of your happy meal toys for me so that you could give them to me when I came over to visit you. I can't believe that Aunt Denise found a toy waiting for me in your dresser drawer. You were always funny like that. Like I told you the night you passed away, this is not Good-Bye its See You Later. I love and miss you always.

Jaycee (YOUR GIRL)

Michael Lewis

December 17, 2010

Pop Pop said I was his hero for saving his life, but he was the true hero, my hero. He was like a father to me and I loved him and respected him. I remember sitting on the swing just talking about stuff and then joking everyone while sitting at the dining room table. He would give me a hard time about my hair, well Pop Pop, I have seen your Glamour Shot picture!! I love you and miss you.

December 16, 2010

Michael Lewis

December 16, 2010

Pop Pop told me that I was a hero for saving his life, but really he was the true hero, my hero. He was the closest thing I had to a father and I looked up to him and respected him. I remember sitting out on the swing with him just talking about stuff and how we would sit at the dining room table and joke everyone. And Janine was right, you don't have to be blood to be family. Pop Pop would always ask where Billy was when we sat down to eat. He would show his love by joking around with you. He would say random things, for example, if you were leaving and you would say Ill be back, he would respond by saying "Thanks for the warning". Just one more thing Pop-Pop, all those times you would joke my hair, we all I got to say is, Ive seen your Glamour Shots picture!!! I love you and miss you more than you know. Michael

December 12, 2010

Gregory Mangum

November 21, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Fry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the you and your family. We always enjoyed visiting with him and hearing his stories. We will miss seeing him as we come and go from our house. With deepest sympathy, Greg, Sue, Jeff, and Linda Mangum (your neighbors at the end of Faraday)

Donna Abby

November 21, 2010

Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a DAD. And Dad, you were the most special of all. Thank you for teaching me that family is not all about blood, but what's in one's heart. I will miss you, Dad. I love you.

November 20, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts goes out to you..If there is anything we can do for you, just let us know. Love David and Janet Teller

Amber(Grandaughter) and Braxton (Great Grandson)

Amber Corbett

November 20, 2010

Pop pop,

Even though everyone took different paths over the years fate was kind enough to have brought us together a few times. I am glad that I got to meet and talk to you. I will always remember the last time I talked to you over 10 years ago. Dad and I came to visit you at your home...Listening to you talk about history, hearing the stories you had to tell about the past and seeing every single one of your childrens photos on the wall. I am so sad that for whatever reason we didnt get to know each other better but blessed for the time we had. It is time for you to rest and be with all of those you loved so much that left before you. Give them all kisses and hugs and send us a smile from heaven from time to time.

Rest In Peace Pop Pop

Love your Grandaughter-
Amber (Fry) Corbett

Connie Heine

November 20, 2010

John, Gary and the Fry Family. Sorry to hear of your loss.

JUDI ENTREKIN (WRIGHT)

November 20, 2010

Even though many years have passed and we all went down separate paths, I still have fond memories that we all shared as a family. My sympathy goes out to the family. I Know he will be missed by all.

Jacob, Allison and Joey Fry

November 20, 2010

You will be missed everyday. You lived an amazing life Pop Pop.

Sheri Barnett

November 20, 2010

I worked as a lot attendant along side John at Charlie Falks 25 years ago. I am saddened by the loss of such a great man.

margaret mcgrogan

November 20, 2010

sorry for your loss .

the first and only picture of us in 20 years!!!! I LOVE YOU

Amy W.

November 19, 2010

Dear Papa John. im so sorry i didnt get the time to get to know you that much. but the time i did spend with you and the amount i did get to know of you is very cherishable to me. and i love you. and since u werent able to say goodbye to my mom and your babygirl u get to say hey!!! we miss you already. we will all help take care of moms and the cousins will remain as close as ever and same with the family. we love you and miss you!!!! --your grand daughter Amy West

Mike Fry

November 19, 2010

Rest In Peace Pop Pop

Denise Cole

November 19, 2010

We love and miss you dad!!!!!

Denise Cole

November 19, 2010

We love you Dad!

LeighAnne Dennis

November 19, 2010

you will be missed.