Frederick L. "Fred" Kubeja
Frederick L. "Fred" Kubeja
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Fred attended Academy High School and served in the United States Army. He worked as a welder at Ervite Corporation and went on to work at F3 Metalworx Precision Metal Fabrication until retirement in 2020 at the age of 83. He enjoyed fixing things, working on cars, reading Western books, and square dancing with his wife. He was known to have a sharp wit, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Sandra Byrne Kubeja; one brother, Robert Kubeja; and three sisters, Barbara Ann Kubeja, in infancy, Jeannette Anderson, and Alice Flegal.
Survivors include three sons, Lauren S. Kubeja (Melissa) of Butler, Daniel L. Kubeja (Tricia) of Erie, and Justin T. Kubeja, of York, PA; one daughter, Jillian M. Kubeja of Detroit; two grandchildren, Trevor and Camryn Kubeja; two sisters, Doris Angerer Menosky and Marilyn Leonheart; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services there at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
The Kubeja family would like to extend sincere thanks to the entire staff at the VA CLC and Hospice Unit for their amazing care, compassion, and love shown to Fred.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Erie VA Medical Center, 135 E 38th St Boulevard, Erie, PA 16504, or the Chosen Mission Project, 3638 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16506.
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Rick and Cheryl Sornberger
August 3, 2024
Lauren, Dan, Justin, Jillian, Rick and I are saddened to hear about your dad's passing. You all have our deepest sympathy.
Joe Damico
August 2, 2024
So sorry to hear that Fred passed, I got a phone call just before Christmas and much to my surprise it was Fred. We talked for 2 plus hours it was great to hear his voice again and we covered a lot of ground. Fred worked at Custom Products Inc. for over 20 years as a part timer, he was smart, a hard worker and a pleasure to be around. Fred was a great help to me, very patient, he taught me a lot, another worker at the shop, Doug Hilbert, was always grateful for the help and guidance Fred gave to him and I told Fred that when we talked. My first memory is he was easy to talk to and I loved his humor, a favorite memory I have was when he asked me if I would be willing to use the shop truck to transport a pinball machine he purchased, I said yes and he was shocked because I didn't hesitate, for as long as I had known Fred he used the word acquaintance and that cracked me up so from then on whenever I had the chance I used that word and he would smile. Fred was talented, he made these bicycle planters out of metal, I received a gift of Christmas Trees made out of sand and he had an idea, he took them home painted them up added glitter and wow they looked great, I still have 2 of them and put them out every December. Fred was one of a kind, old school, he was a devoted family man and I always felt like a part of the family so to Lauren, Dan, Justin and Jillian my heartfelt condolences go out to you and the entire Kubeja family he will be missed, thanks for the memories Fred,
Karen Dolak
August 2, 2024
I will always be grateful to this man as a great mentor and friend for guiding me through a 48- year welding career. Thoughts and prayers to his entire family.
Debbie and Larry Wilczynski
August 1, 2024
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He certainly was a great guy. We will miss seeing him in the neighborhood!! He now can rest in peace and be with mom again. Love and peace be with all of you. Debbie and Larry.
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Dasha Kostyleff
August 1, 2024
Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending hugs, prayers and all my love during this difficult and sad time.
Tricia Eline
July 30, 2024
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Jill. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Midge Burger Gailey
July 30, 2024
I have been neighbors with Fred our whole lives. Our parents built these houses back in the 50s, and we stayed and raised our own families when we were old enough. He was a great friend and good guy. He will be missed here on the hill My condolences to his family.
Mike
July 30, 2024
You dad was a great man and co-worker at Ervite Justin/Lauren and Dan. My condolences to you and your family´s So sorry for your loss.
James Davis
July 30, 2024
Very sorry for your loss. He was a very nice kind man. May he rest in Peace
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