Frederick Eugene Metry

Grosse Pointe Park - Frederick Eugene Metry, 89, passed away June 10, 2022, at home while surrounded by his family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 12, 1933, the son of the late Saleem Metry and the late Elmas Thomas Metry.
After graduating from Grosse Pointe High School ("The High") in June of 1951, where he lettered in football and basketball, Fred attended Wayne State University for college and law school. He graduated with both a Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate in 1957 after only six years. Fred then enlisted with the Air National Guard and was Honorably Discharged July 18, 1960. Fred began his legal career in an office in Detroit with his brother Gil and other young lawyers. Fred actively practiced law for more than 62 years before a stroke in August 2019 prevented him from continuing, yet he insisted on maintaining his active status with the Michigan State Bar. He carried on with the thought and hope that his physical therapy and hard work would lead him back to active practice. Fred was a champion of the underdog and maintained that all people, regardless of whether or not they were his clients, deserved representation and a defense. Fred was well known in legal circles not only for his sharp legal capabilities but also for his courteous demeanor and gentlemanly manner. As such a well-respected and fine attorney, Fred chose the path of friendly competition in court as opposed to fire and brimstone; a trait that helped him succeed for many years. At the time of his passing Fred was still a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Macomb County Bar Association. Fred was an original member of the Mediation Tribunal Association mediating cases in Wayne County up until two days before his stroke in 2019. Additionally, Fred served as a Mediator/Case Evaluator in Macomb County and as an Independent Facilitator and Arbitrator for many years. After practicing law for nearly 45 years with his brother Gil and friend Sam Sanom, Fred joined practices with his son Ted where he served as "Of Counsel." Outside of his legal practice Fred was the longtime and beloved owner of the Crews Inn restaurant in Harrison Township.
Fred was a health conscious, avid sports fan and sportsman who delighted in watching all Detroit sport teams and the Michigan Wolverines. He enjoyed working out 3 times a week well into his 80's and loved playing the games of squash and golf. For years Fred enjoyed golf year-round in Michigan and Florida having made four holes in one during his lifetime. Fred loved the competition squash brought playing (and winning!) doubles events up to his retirement from the game at age 80. Thereafter, he was resigned to his legendary morning workouts at the DAC. Fred spent many hours coaching first his nephews, and later his sons, in both baseball and basketball. People continue to tell his children 45 years later about his trademark coaching skills and the huge influence he had on their lives as young men.
Fred met the love of his life, Alice, at The Rustic Cabins, a popular college hangout in Grosse Pointe Park. Fred and Alice were married December 28, 1963. They happily enjoyed 60+ years of companionship and love prior to Alice's death in May 2021. Fred is survived by his three children, Tracey Metry, Judge Theodore (Lillian) Metry, and Jeffrey Metry, and his six grandchildren: Sam, Grace, Jori, Kyin, Alexandria and Gabriella all of whom he had special nicknames for. Fred is also survived by his sisters, Sally (the late John) Conner and Donna (Said) Muawad, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased in death by his brother Gil (the late Eva).
Fred was a 47-year member of the Detroit Golf Club, a senior member of the Detroit Athletic Club and a former member of Pelican's Nest Golf Club in Bonita Springs, Fl.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. There will be a funeral service on Friday, June 17, 2022, at St. George Orthodox Church 2160 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a service at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Racquet Up Detroit 6530 West Outer Drive Detroit MI 48235 in memory of Fred Metry, St. George Orthodox Church 2160 E Maple Rd. Troy MI 48083 or to the charity of your choice.