Joseph Frey

1930 - 2018

BYRAM - Joseph Frey, 88, of Byram, died on June 6.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Shane and her husband, Simon, and daughter, Susan Hunt and her husband, John; son, Joel Frey and his wife, Kerstin; stepson, Dennis Ayres; numerous grandchildren; and brother, Donald Frey and his wife, Ann. He is also survived by his loving partner, Betty Harris and her children, Beverly Pappalardo and her husband, Pat, Susan Kultys and her husband, Matt, Paul Harris, Scott Harris, and Betty's many grandchildren. Joseph was predeceased in death by his wife, Thelma Kessler-Frey, former wife, Gloria Frey, and daughter, Karen, who died in infancy.
Joseph was born on May 12, 1930, in Tottenville, N.Y., to Joseph and Ida Frey. He proudly served in the Air Force for four years. He worked in architecture for 51 years and was a partner at a leading architectural firm for 20 years.
Joseph was a social, active man who enjoyed square dancing, cards with friends and attending church. He had a lifelong love of aviation and animals. Family will lovingly remember him for his carpentry and handyman skills.
Services are scheduled for Joseph at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, at the First Presbyterian Church of Stanhope, with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Hugh Matlack will officiate. All are welcome to attend. Joseph will be interred at 3 p.m., at Old Moravian/German Valley Rural Cemetery in Long Valley. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Stanhope, 100 Main St/P.O. Box 212, Stanhope, NJ 07874. Condolences may be offered in care of the church.