Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Feb 4, 1918 – Mar 26, 2014
JOHN R. FREAS, age 96, entered Heaven on March 26, 2014. Dearest beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee McCrone); loving father of John, Michael (Marilyn), Robert (Maurita), Virginia Butler (Richard), Maureen Krol (Kenneth) and Raymond (Mary Ann); loving grandfather of Christa, Valerie, Brian, Robert, Michael, Bridget, Matthew, Bradley, Byron, Richard, Ryan, Lauren, Jonathan and Ellen; wonderful great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of Ralph Freas (deceased) (Lillian) and Mary Hynes (deceased) (Vince); dear uncle and friend to many. WWII U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, March 31, St. Christopher Catholic Church at 11 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, SUNDAY 4-8 P.M. Family suggests memorial contributions to St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116.
Read MoreDear Bob & Maurita,
With deepest sympathy to two people whom I've always admired. May this time be one of joy as you celebrate the many memories.
with Respect & Love
March 31, 2014 | Chardon, OH
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
Beth Leffel
March 30, 2014 | Bradenton, FL
We are so sorry for your loss Mrs. Krol. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. God Bless his newest angel.
Love from your Mary Queen of Peace family.
Patty Schwartz
March 30, 2014 | Cleveland, OH
To the Freas Family:Our Prayers and thoughts are with you,we always will remember your Dad as a kind, gentle and spiritual man,a wonderful Father and husband and kind neighboor.God Bless...
Marilyn and Mikie Blecick?Schiavoni
March 29, 2014 | Cleveland, OH
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
P.R., Bev, Leah & Paige Ward
March 29, 2014 | Massillon, OH
So sorry to read of Mr.Freas' passing. He was a kindly gentleman who raised a wonderful family along with his wife. My condolences to my boyhood friends and trust that their father's faith and love of people remains within their hearts.
Kevin Porath
March 29, 2014 | Dallas, TX
Ray and family I am sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeanne Wright
March 28, 2014 | Cleveland, OH
To The Freas Family,
Our condolences and sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Sutila - Mark Kershaw
March 28, 2014 | Providence, RI
Dear Freas Cousins --
Thinking of all of you at this time. I have so many wonderful memories of your father who was a gentle, kind and faith filled man. Your family is a beautiful tribute to both him and your mother. I won't be able to attend in person but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Maureen O'Malley Mader
March 28, 2014 | Portland, OR