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Frederick Block Obituary
He was born Dec. 18, 1936, in Boston, Mass., the son of David R. Block. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol Ann Block, who died in April of 2016, and to whom he was happily married for 48 years.
Frederick served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years aboard multiple nuclear submarines, before retiring at the rank of chief petty officer. He continued his life of government service as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for another 24 years.
He is survived by his son, Fredric and his wife, Beth; his daughter, Michelle; and his grandchildren, Kyle, Nicholas, Daniel and Chad.
His family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic. A funeral service will immediately follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private for the family.
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Colleen Reid
May 22, 2018
I work with Fred at the US Post Office. I am truly sorry for you loss. Fred could always make us laugh no matter how bad the day was. May God grant your family peace as you deal with your loss. Bless you all
Joe Fontana
May 22, 2018
Rest in Peace Fred, thanks for the memories and laughs. Till we meet again!
Bill Dixon
May 21, 2018
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Frederick's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Frederick's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16
Frederick R. Block CPO(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Charlie and Lynne sladky
May 20, 2018
We spent many years together both on and off the Robt.E Lee 1961 1970. His family and mine were almost the same family. We watched all our kids grow up. He was a great shipmate. I hope we're all together some day in the Chief's Quarters again. Sailor, rest your oars...........
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