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Fred R. Lafferty Jr. Obituary
Born Oct. 23, 1933, in Rushford, he was the son of Fred and Mary Cooper Lafferty Sr. On July 3, 1954, in Rushford, he married Genevieve Lang, who died Aug. 27, 1994.
Mr. Lafferty was a graduate of Rushford High School and was regional manager for Reynolds Home Improvement Co., Buffalo, for many years.
Baseball was a big part of his life. He played on the Frankees town baseball team for many years and was selected to the Buffalo News Baseball Hall of Fame. Fred was going to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates until an automobile accident ended his career. He was also an Eagle Scout.
Surviving are two sons, Carl Lafferty of Franklinville and Bradley (Donna) Lafferty of North Huntingdon, Pa.; four granddaughters, Kelsey, Kaitlin, Kristie and Kelly Lafferty; three brothers, Gordon Lafferty of Arcade, Theodore Lafferty of Olean and Gerald Lafferty of Maryland; several nieces and nephews; and loving companion Marilyn Bednarski of Houghton. He was predeceased by two sisters, Bonalyn Fisher and June Sustick.
Friends may gather with the family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (Nov. 14, 2014) at Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 N. Main St., Franklinville, where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 15, 2014), with the Rev. Kevin Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Mount Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville.
Memorials may be made to the Blount Library, 5 N. Main St., Franklinville, NY 14737.
Online condolences may be sent to www.babbitteastonfh.com.
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Amy Abbott McDonnell
November 30, 2014
Godspeed to you, Fred, and much love and comfort to your beloved family and friends. You were a fine man, and I was blessed to know you.
Tom Ryan
November 13, 2014
What an honor it was to be a teammate of yours on the great Frankees Baseball Team.Rest in Peace.
November 13, 2014
What an honor it was that I could call you a teammate on that great Frankees team. You were one of the best. Rest In Peace Tom Ryan
Jay Decker
November 13, 2014
Fred provided many cracked baseball bats to the us when we were kids we would tape them up to use in our backyard ball games he will be missed by many
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