GEHRICKE - Fred passed away peacefully on January 3, 2013 surrounded by family. Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 26, 1918 raised in Ridgewood. Fred graduated from Grover Cleveland H.S. in 1936 and later from Adelphi & Hofstra Univ. He was a proud WW II veteran, enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1944. Fred met his love of his life, Christa, in Jacksonville, Florida where they married in 1944. They had a long happy union of 67 years prior to Christa's passing in 2011. Fred and Christa spent many wonderful years in Westbury, L.I., NY where Fred worked for Grumman Aircraft Bethpage, L.I. Fred is with Christa in Heaven - eternally together again. Fred is survived by his son Robert, daughter-in-law Melodi, grandchildren Jared, Christa Lynn and husband Tommy, and great grandchild Mackenzie Lynn. Fred has left us but will never be forgotten.
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Our condolensces to your Family. Your Dad and your Mom were our next door neighbors while they lived in Gilroy.We had many good times. Your Mom and I were both born in Germany.When your Mom passed your Dad called us and he also stopped when he had a Shortwave Radio Meeting in San Jose Area. Now they are together. Tom and Maren Heald
Tom Maren Heald Heald
February 7, 2013
Our condolensces to your Family.Your Mom and Dad were our neighbors while they lived in Gilroy.We had a lot of good times together.Your Dad called us when your Mom passed. Your Mom and I were both born in Germany. We have wonderful memories Tom and Maren Heald
February 7, 2013
My condolensces to your family. I got to meet and care for Fred while I worked as a caregiver. He was a very sweet man and always thankful for help. He always wanted to be independant, and didn't like to ask for help. I always liked to help him. He was a pleasant person, always kind. He loved and missed his wife dearly so it's a blessing that they are joined together again in Heaven. God bless you always, Fred.
Denise Chavez
February 5, 2013
Bob
Great job on eulogizing your Dad.
Never met your Dad but always great to learn of a couples love for each other and glad your daughter can carry on your Mom's name.
See ya in the Pacific.
John and Ida
January 21, 2013
My family was your next door neighbor in the 1950's at 17 Lotus La. Sadly, Julie and Sid are deceased (1995 and 2002), as is Christa (2009). Sue, Carol, Connie and myself are still going strong. Bob Curtis.
January 20, 2013
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