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Joseph Martin Freno
1927 - 2013
Joseph Martin Freno
1927 - 2013
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BORN
1927
DIED
2013
Joseph Freno Obituary
Mr. Freno passed away Jan. 23, 2013, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born March 17, 1927, in Gipsy, Pa., he had been a 40-year resident of Chester Township.
Joseph was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Saint Anselm in Chester Township, and was an outdoor enthusiast, often enjoying fishing, hunting, and gardening.
Mr. Freno retired from G.E. after 24 years of service.
Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Ann (nee Roy); daughter, Connie White of Chester Township; sons, Christopher (Gloria) of Chardon and Joseph Michael of Chester Township; grandchildren, Cari Anne (Christopher DiOrio) Freno, Christina Freno, Katie Freno and David Freno; and sister, Maryann Nemergut.
He was preceded in death by seven sisters and one brother.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Interment will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chester Township.
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January 26, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Death is the opposite of life. God can awaken those who have died just as surely as you can awaken a person from sleep. Mark 5:22,23,41,42. Sarah Watson
Jeanette Stopek
January 26, 2013
It's with a sad heart to hear the news of Joe's passing. My deepest sympathy to Dorothy and family. He was always so cheerful and friendly. Rest in peace.
Ted and Barbie Zimmerman
January 25, 2013
Dorothy, Chris, Gloria, Connie, Joey,
You are all in our prayers at this sad time.
Jim and Diane Coles
January 24, 2013
Dear Aunt Dorothy, Connie, Chris, Gloria and Joey, I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Joe's passing. He was a one of a kind guy!!!! Just know that there were so many angels waiting for him at Heavens Gates. You are all in our prayers and will talk to you soon.
Love you,
Jim and Diane Coles
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