FREDERICK VICTOR FERKETIC

1942 - 2016

FREDERICK VICTOR FERKETIC

1942 - 2016

FREDERICK FERKETIC Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 5, 2016.
Ferketic, Frederick Victor, born in Pittsburgh, PA on 2/2/1942 and died at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, CA on 11/3/2016.

Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Mary Ferketic. Survived by wife, Christine; children, Sherri (Genaro) Lopez, Machelle (Vincent) Griffin, Mary Ferketic, Fred (Starr) Ferketic Jr. and Michael Ferketic; grandchildren, Trey, Cole and Drew Ferketic; siblings, Annie Snyder, Thomas Ferketic and John Ferketic; nieces, nephews; Uncle Francis Gyeseck; and many cousins.

Fred graduated from Gannon College and pursued his master's degree at Kent State. He was also a proud Marine.

He retired from Con-Agra, then worked part time for the Irvine Company and spent his time volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association and NBPD, as a church facilitator at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, and performed various duties at the Canyon Club in Laguna Beach including "Thursday Fred" cashier.

Fred loved his family, his church, helping others and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Visitation is Sunday, Nov. 6, 4-7pm at O'Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, CA. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Newport Beach, CA on Monday, Nov. 7 at 11am.

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February 1, 2017

Mary Ferketic posted to the memorial.

December 2, 2016

William Ernst posted to the memorial.

November 18, 2016

Mary Ferketic posted to the memorial.

Mary Ferketic

February 1, 2017

I really miss you dad!!!

William Ernst

December 2, 2016

My condolences to the Ferketic family. Fritz and I were very good friends during grade school and high school years. He was a great guy!
Bill Ernst

I love you dad with all my heart!! I miss you so much!!❤

Mary Ferketic

November 18, 2016

I love you dad, I miss you with all my heart❤

Mary Ferketic

November 18, 2016

Love You Dad

Mike Ferketic

November 15, 2016

Love You Dad, You're the BEST!!!!

Dave Walker

November 8, 2016

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May peace always be with you.

Dave & Viola Walker

Rick Walkler

November 6, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Ferketic Family.

Rick & Mary Walker
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