Name: Calling hours for Albert Fraind
Start: 2022-09-14T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-09-14T14:30:00.000Z
Location: St. John The Baptist Slovak Catholic Church

Albert Fraind passed peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 7th He was one of 4 brothers born in Allentown on Feb 6, 1920 to Albert and Caroline Fraind. Albert graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1939 where he was a member of the basketball team. In 1941 at the start of World War II he was drafted to serve in the Army as a member of the 9th Infantry Division. He took part in 8 major campaigns mostly under the leadership of Gen. George Patton. Some of the campaigns were the invasion of North Africa, French Morraco, Sicily, Normandy, Battle of the Bulge and the freeing a concentration camp in Elsenburg Germany. Albert was part of the second wave on Omaha Beach on D day. He received the US Foreign Service Medal, the Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star for Heroism and the Combat Ribbon with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters.

After the war Albert joined the Allentown Fire Dept. where he served for 30 years rising to the rank of First Deputy Chief. He was a charter and board member of the Pa. Assoc. of Arson Investigators as well as a member of the Civil Service Board of the Allentown Fire Department. After retiring from the department he joined Lehigh County as the Ombudsman for Long Term Care.

Albert was the beloved husband of over 70 years to the late Norma Fraind. He is survived by his son , Anthony Fraind and wife Carol, his daughter Donna LaBuda and husband Joel. He is also survived by his five grandchildren Anthony Fraind, Stephanie Bulman, Joel LaBuda, Jennifer Piper and Jessica LaBuda as well as his 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday September 14, 2022 at 10:30AM, call 10AM to 10:30AM in St. John The Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 North Front Street Allentown, PA 18102. Burial with Military Honors to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in Easton, PA. Funeral arrangements by the Sell-Herron Funeral Home, Allentown www.Herronfuneralhomes.com

Contributions in his memory to St. John The Baptist Slovak Catholic Church.

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Published by Morning Call on Sep. 10, 2022.

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The Brosky Family

September 13, 2022

Al was the true example of what kindness and love looked like. We were lucky to know Al the last few years at Phoebe. He always had a smile to share and would always ask how you were doing even if he was in pain. Thank you for your many, many years of service for others. You will always be one of our angels. You will be greatly missed...

David Oncay, Retired AFD

September 12, 2022

What else can you say to this man except Thank You. Thank you for your service to our country and Thank you for your service to the City of Allentown. God Bless

Paulette Gula

September 12, 2022

Our Uncle Al was a wonderful man. We had such deep respect for him. He was a shining example of the greatest generation. He was honorable in all things and accepted any challenge he faced with dignity and grace. Of course we loved our uncle. Well done good and faithful servant. You will be missed.

Barry Weiner

September 10, 2022

Al was an amazing man. Al was a director of the Allentown Federal Credit Union back in the 80's. He was in that position for a number of years. He was a wealth of knowledge and was very much respected. I remember how he used to swim every day at the Jewish Community Center. The man was the picture of health. Proof of that was how long he lived. When he came to the Credit Union the last couple years, i would go outside to kibbutz with Al about old times. I consider myself very lucky that our paths crossed. Ive known Al for 46 years. Rest in Peace old Buddy! Thank you for everything.

A grateful American.

September 10, 2022

Sir, thank you for your service to our country.

Stephen Savage

September 10, 2022

God-bless to a true hero and a man who always seemed to have a smile on his face.
It was an honor to get to know him even just for a moment.

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967

September 10, 2022

You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service in the defense of freedom. Thank You for stepping up to the plate when you were really needed. A Vietnam Veteran

Tara Heffner

September 9, 2022

I'll always remember what a stand up guy he was. He always knew how to go about something in the best smartest most sensible way. He brought comfort to my grandmother knowing he was right next door.

Grateful

September 9, 2022

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

H-onorable
E-xemplary
R-espected
O-utstanding

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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