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Frederick Fletcher Obituary

Fletcher, Frederick J. Sr. LATHAM Frederick J. Fletcher Sr., 80 of Latham, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Albany Medical Center, in Albany. Born in Troy on September 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Charlotte E. (Baxter) Fletcher. He was a 1945 graduate of Troy High School and proudly served his country in the US Army. Fred was married to the former Nancy E. Hughes. The two shared a blessed union of 56 years prior to her passing on April 27, 2007. Fred was a charter member of the Catholic War Veterans, Member of Colonie Elks #2192, American Legion, Latham Community Players and past president of the Telephone Pioneers. He was also a longtime member of the K of C No. 3394, where he served as chairman for several state committees' as well a 4th degree knight, past district deputy, and past grand knight. Fred was a loyal and lifelong fan of the NY Giants and loved to vacation in York Beach, Maine. He was employed by New York Telephone in Albany as an assistant engineer, a position he retired from in 1986. Fred was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church where he also served as an usher. He is survived by his loving children, Deborah Fletcher of Latham, Frederick (Nicole) J. Fletcher M.D. of Loudonville, Peter D. (Sharon) Fletcher of Waterford and John H. Fletcher of Latham; and his seven cherished grandchildren, Brady, Maxwell, Joseph, Alysse, Hillary, Holly and David Fletcher; as well as his brother, Robert B. Fletcher of Colonie; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Marguerite Fay. Fred's family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of the Albany Medical Center for their care and concern they gave toward Fred. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham where Fred's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Geoffrey Burke. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham, N.Y. Entombment will take place next to his wife in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Memorial contributions can be made in Fred's honor to the K of C, 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY 12110. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family, please, visit: dufresneandcavanaugh.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2008.

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John Snyder

April 14, 2008

Dr.Fletcher and Family,We were sorry to hear about your father.Fred and I were classmates in Jr.High as well as Troy High School,so even though it is many years ago I still remember him as a friend.We also attended many High School Reunions.
John and Shirley Snyder
Greeneville,TN

Marcia Scott

April 12, 2008

Dear Dr. Fletcher,
I'm so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Guidarelli

April 9, 2008

Dear Debbie,
I'm truly sorry to hear of your father's passing. I just want you to know that I'm thinking and praying for you. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Patty Guidarelli

Kathleen O'Neill

April 8, 2008

Debbie,

I'm sorry to hear that your dad passed away. Tell everyone else I'm sorry!

April 8, 2008

Dr. Fletcher and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Gil & Marie DeLude

Susan and Gary Colangelo

April 8, 2008

Dr. Fletcher,
We were sorry to hear about your father and to let you know, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maureen Quinn-DelSignore

April 8, 2008

Fred, Debbie and Nicole and family:

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.

Terrance Jetter

April 8, 2008

Fletch, my condolences go out to you and your family on the loss of your father. I know it hasn't been an easy time lately, but all things happen for a reason, and in time it will be revealed to you. My thoughts are with you. God bless.

Maureen Strichman

April 8, 2008

Dear Dr. Fletcher, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My prayers are with you, Maureen Strichman ANP

Sharon Gebhardt

April 7, 2008

Dear Debbie and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You will be in my prayers. I will be in touch when I return north.

Jim Romano

April 7, 2008

My condolances to fred's family. Fred and i go back to when him and i were committemen and saw him at the K of C May Fred rest in Peace

Mary and Phil Gause

April 7, 2008

Dear Fred, Nickey and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Nicole Hotaling

April 7, 2008

Dr. Fletcher and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your fondest memories of your father bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead and beyond.

Karen Quill

April 7, 2008

Brady and Family,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Ginny and Jack Cassidy

April 7, 2008

Our prayers and sympathy to the Fletcher family.

Carol Hartman

April 7, 2008

Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself.

Cindy LaBreck

April 7, 2008

To The Fletcher Family,
Thinking of you with sympathy and the hope that time will bring comfort to your heart. May your memories always bring smiles to your faces.

Lynne Forner(Flater)

April 7, 2008

Fred,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Thank God for our memories. Please take care.

JoAnne Ward

April 7, 2008

Dear Debbie and Brothers,

I am very sorry your dad has passed.
He was a wonderful man and way back when I loved him like a father!
We always had so much fun at your house and your mom & dad always made me feel like one of the 'gang' and I loved it there! Your dad used to tease me when I'd squeal like a baby when Mr. Chips jumped all over me! Lots of good memories and you were fortunate to have had such great parents.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers - take care.
Your old good friend,
JoAnne Ward

Jane & Mel Waldman

April 7, 2008

We send our sincere condolences and sympaty at this difficult time. We wish you comfort in your wonderful memories.
Jnae & Mel Waldman (Jo-Beth's parents)

Retha Brown

April 7, 2008

To Deb and Family,
My deepest condolences. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jamie Flynn

April 7, 2008

Fred, I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Will say a prayer for him. With Sympathy, Jamie Flynn

kathy perry

April 7, 2008

DR.FLETCHER AND FAMILY,so sorry to hear the death of you father,my thoughts and prayers,are with you durning this most difficult time.god bless sincerly kathy perry (YOUR PATIENT)

AMH OPERATING ROOM

April 6, 2008

Dr. Fletcher and family,
Just wanted to let you know that you were in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Your friends at Memorial Hospital Operating Room

Debby Girgenti

April 6, 2008

To Fred family:
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I was his clerk at the phone company. He was a great person & friend. He kept me from going crazy. Also I didn't know that your mother pass away either. Please know that you will all be in my prayers.
Debby

Debby Girgenti

April 6, 2008

To Fred family:
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. I was his clerk at the phone company. He was a great person & friend. He kept me from going crazy. Also I didn't know that your mother pass away either. Please know that you will all be in my prayers.
Debby

elaine burke

April 6, 2008

Dr Fletcher, Nicole and the Fletcher family, I am so sorry for your loss and my condolences go out to all of you through this difficult time.

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