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Fredrick Sickels Obituary

Frederick Sickels, Jr. ,88, entered into the Lord's Care Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Masonic Home of NJ to be with his beloved wife of 65 years Helen Laverne Sickels for whom he grieved since her passing in March of this year.
Mr. Sickels was born to Frederick A. and Anna Mildred Sickels on February 9, 1925 in Trenton. He lived most of his life in Ewing. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and worked his entire career in the engineering department of DeLaval Turbine in Trenton. He was an avid outdoorsman who understood the importance of conserving our natural resources, and enjoyed golf, bowling, and bingo with his friends. He also enjoyed designing and flying model airplanes. He loved baseball and was active in the Ewing Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball League where he managed. He was a Master Mason at Trenton Cyrus Lodge #5, F.&A.M. for over 67 years. He was a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Central Jersey where he was a 32nd Degree mason and the Crescent Temple AAONMS of Trenton. He was a member of the Pennington United Methodist Church.
Mr. Sickels is survived by two daughters and their husbands; Barbara and Dr. John Steinbaugh; of Raleigh, NC and Beverly and George Avery; of Metuchen; two sons and their wives; Frederick "Fritz" A. Sickels, III and Debra; of Pennington, and Dr. Barry D. Sickels and Tricia; of West Chester, PA; his beloved grandchildren; Alex Steinbaugh; Sarah Sickels and Chelsea Sickels; and sister and brother-in-law; Elizabeth and Lawrence Kendall; of Ewing. His grandchildren gave him some of his most cherished memories.
His final care was provided by the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, 2560 Pennington Road, Pennington, NJ. In accordance with Mr. Sickels' wishes there will no calling hours. A Celebration of his life is being planned for family and friends. A private Masonic service will be held by Trenton Cyrus Lodge #5 of Pennington.
The family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be offered to the Masonic Charity Foundation, 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington, NJ 08016-3896 in support of the outstanding care they provide to so many. To send a condolence, visit www.wilsonapple.com.
Published by The Trentonian from Jul. 16 to Jul. 24, 2013.

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CLARA CARUSO

July 23, 2013

Dear Fritz & the Sickles family,
You may not remember me but I was your neighbor on Wallace Ave & classmate from Ewing High.I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May God be with you all at this your most difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Clara Mae Carlese Caeuso

Kris Mills

July 19, 2013

What a loss, although I have only had the pleasure of knowing Fritz for a short time, I truly enjoyed my time with him. He was so full of life and always had a joke!
My heart goes out to the Sickels family, keep in mind that he is in a better place and with his true love once again.
God be with all of you.

Joe Keister

July 18, 2013

My prayers go out to the Sickels family at this time. I spent a few summer days at the Sickels home as a friend of Fritz in our younger days. Always was a great place to play.

Gary Scartocci

July 18, 2013

I am Dearly sorry for your loss, I hope you and family are doing well Pop is in a better place may he RIP

Octavia Sutphin

July 17, 2013

Dearest Fred and Family,

I know this is a difficult time you and your family are going through and the road ahead seems long, but let faith take you and yours by the hand, and guide you through these difficult times.

Those who bloom in our hearts never fade away and in your hour of pain, it's the memories that keep you going, so may you find comfort and strength in your memories.

Remember this, too shall pass, it never goes away; however, it does get easier.

Sincerely,
My Deepest Sympathy
Octavia Sutphin

Xenia Feliz

July 17, 2013

I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of your father; I know that no words can really help to ease the loss of a love one, but my prayers are with you and your family during this time. Xenia Feliz (DEP)

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