Fred J. Treptow

Fred J. Sonny Treptow, 85, of Whitman, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Angeline R. (DArpino) Treptow. He was born and brought up in Whitman, son of the late Fred C. and Gladys (Jackman) Treptow. Sonny had been a lifelong resident of Whitman. He worked locally, as a carpenter, building houses for many years. He served his country in the United States Navy, during the Korean War. He enjoyed his scratch tickets, trapping muskrats, tending to his vegetable garden and spending time with his family. He is survived by his eight children, Diane Thomson and her husband Tom of Bridgewater, Carol Svizzero and her husband Dominic of Hanson, Judith Hodgkins of Maine, Janet DeCosta and her husband Kevin of Maine, Gail Cavicchi of Hanson, Fred Treptow and his wife Valerie of Fla., Lisa Sweeney and her husband Jack of Whitman and Dennis Treptow and his wife Lisa of Maine.; his sister, Carol Sprague of Brockton; also lovingly known as Gubby to his twenty grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Marjorie LaValley, Patricia Murrill and Dorothy Enos. His funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, at 10 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte. 58 at the rotary circle), Whitman, burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visitation will be Sunday, August 14, from 4-8 p.m. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.blanchardfc.com.