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Thomas R. Fruda Sr. - FORT MCCOY, FL - Thomas R. Fruda Sr., 79, of Fort McCoy Florida, died on June 4th in Madison, Georgia. He was born on February 28, 1932 in Northern New Jersey. After graduating from Rahway High School in 1949, he joined the US Navy where he served for four years. Upon completion of his duties in the Navy, Tom began a career working in research and development of filtering devices and automotive chemicals for Purolator, Inc and other similar companies. After he retired, he spent much of his time traveling the globe, with a particular emphasis on traveling throughout Italy because his father migrated to the US from Sicily as a child. Recently, he and his wife have been enjoying family and friends on their farm in Fort McCoy, Florida. His death occurred while traveling with friends on a motorcycle excursion. He lived life to its fullest and passed away doing what he loved. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Debra Fruda, of Fort McCoy, FL; his sons Thomas R. (Kim) Fruda Jr. of Ormond Beach, FL and Ronald J. (Charlene) Fruda of Greenbrook, NJ; his daughter Linda A. (Lane) Thames of Savannah, GA; his step-daughters Rebekah, Amanda, and Jennifer Evans of Orlando, St. Augustine, and Fort McCoy, FL, respectively; his grandchildren Thomas R. (Heather) Fruda III of Sacramento, CA; Dana L. (Matt) Simpson of San Andreas, CA; James P. Williams Jr. and Benjamin D. (Lindsay) Williams of Rincon, GA; Amelia and David Fruda of Greenbrook, NJ; his step-grandchildren Trista Lynn and Hunter Evans of Fort McCoy, FL; his great grandchildren Kyle, Gavin, and Sophia Williams; Emily and Adam Fruda; Madlyn and Lauren Simpson; his brother Robert S. (Anna) Fruda of Huntington, WV; his nephew Robert Fruda; and numerous friends from around the world. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Francis Fruda, and great grandson Thomas R. Fruda IV. Services will be held on Thursday, June 9 from 1 to 3 PM at National Cremation and Burial in Jacksonville, Florida. Savannah Morning News June 9, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jun. 9, 2011.

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October 9, 2011

ricordiamo con affetto i momenti passati insieme Sergio Frudà Acireale Italy

Paula Morris

June 14, 2011

Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Thames

June 14, 2011

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and summer days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done
He lived and died with passion for life!
Will miss you and love you always.
Linda, Lane, Jim, Ben, Lindsay, Kyle, Gavin, & Sophia

Ron Fruda

June 11, 2011

I thank all who gave their blessings.

God Bless.

Debbie Rowland

June 9, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ray & Sue Hogan

June 9, 2011

Thinking of you and your family, Debbie. Your neighbors.

Tracey Robinson

June 9, 2011

We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying that God brings you comfort during this difficult time.

Jessica

June 9, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss, Jen. We miss you at school.

Your Radiology Family

June 9, 2011

May God Bless you and be with you during your time of sorrow and grief. We remain here for you should you or your family need anything at all. Please accept our deepest condolescences.

Gladys Krasse

June 9, 2011

A good friend & class-mate....always brought something to the reunions....he will be missed.

Phillip & Renee Pons

June 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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