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Frederick Elgosin Obituary
He was born in Whitefield in 1919 and was a son of the late Nimer and Ogenia (Raad) Elgosin. Fred was a graduate of Whitefield High School, class of 1936 and Bryant & Stratton School of Business in Boston.
He served in World War II as a staff sergeant and was honorably discharged Dec. 6, 1946.
He returned home to Whitefield to work with his family at Elgosin's Market. When the market closed in 1966, he operated Elgosin's Pizza for a number of years gaining a following for his famous pizza. He left the pizza business to work for many years as a bartender at the Spalding Inn Club in Whitefield during the summer and the Ocean Club in Ocean Ridge, Fla., in the winter, retiring in the late 90s. He enjoyed playing tennis thoughout his life until the age of 90.
He is survived by sister-in-law, Eva Elgosin of Whitefield; nephews Joseph Elgosin, Whitefield and Anthony Elgosin, Concord; nieces Denise St. Jean, Mansfield, Mass., Nancy Elgosin and Jean Van Bushkirk, Boonsville, N.Y., Susan Walrand, Nassau, Bahamas, Elizabeth Elgosin, Middleboro, Mass., and many great nieces and nephews and friends.
Fred was predeceased by his longtime companion, Roland Guillette; brother, Dr. Richard Elgosin; sister, Helen Matthews and step brothers Charles and George Elgosin.
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SERVICES: Visiting hours will be Wednesday, March 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, 69 Lancaster Road, Whitefield. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 9 Jefferson Road, Whitefield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Whitefield Fire/ Rescue Association Fund, 7 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, 03598 or to Gate of Heaven Parish, St Matthew's Fuel Assistance, 163 Main St., Lancaster, 03584. For more information or to send a private condolence to the family go to www.RossFuneral.com.
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Gloria Howland Mulligan
March 28, 2013
So sorry to learn of Fred's passing..he was a gentle soul and will be missed..R.I.P.friend..
March 23, 2013
God bless all you surviving members of the Elgosin family.Your family and businesses on the square all contributed richly to making Whitefield the friendly community it was when I was growing up there.
dale miller
Jane Weston Peth
March 19, 2013
Jane and David Peth. (Jane Weston). I grew up in Whitefield and will always have wonderful memories of Freddy and his family. Elgosin's Market was the mainstay of our town as was Freddy. He was a beautiful skater and ballroom dancer and, by the way, made great popcorn on the nights the band played on the common. I have often wondered what happened to the popcorn machine that was kept just behind the outside door to the right of the main door to the store and brought out to the sidewalk on those nights. Freddy was always faithful and if he could not be there, which was seldom, Charlie would be. I can STILL smell that popcorn!! Freddy will be remembered for his kindness to others and his smile. It would light up his face and those around him. Jane.
John Alvino
March 19, 2013
I am away at this time at my home in Brazil and have just heard the news of Fred's passing. I am so glad that I was able to have a phone conversation with Fred in the fall before I came to Brazil. Knowing Fred and working with him at The Spaulding Inn was pleasure. Rest in peace my friend.
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