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Charles A. Frey, Sr., 91

August 21, 2017

Charles (Chuck) A. Frey, Sr. of Lancaster, retired CEO of Highland Tank and Manufacturing Co. of Manheim, PA passed away on Monday, August 21st at The Glen in Willow Valley. Born in 1926, he grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and after a few years in Somerset, PA moved to Lancaster to open the Highland Tank and Mfg. Co. Manheim plant in 1961. He had been active as a consultant to federal and state authorities who were promulgating environmental laws dealing with the safe installation and use of petroleum and chemical storage tanks. He won many prestigious awards by his peers as a member of the Steel Tank Institute.
He attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church where he was active as a cantor and in other music ministries. He was a member of the Red Rose Chorus, as well as a past president and director of Lancaster Sertoma Club where for years he was the “Sauce Man” at the annual World’s Largest Chicken BBQ.
He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII, as a Seaman First Class, after which he graduated from Duquesne University. In retirement, he was a volunteer at the Lancaster Office of the Aging, Keystone Residences, Lancashire Hall where he helped to run a bi-monthly sing-a-long, and at St. Anne’s Home where he called bingo for many years and mixed in musical entertainment.
He was the husband of Kathryn Jacob Frey, with whom he celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary last December. Surviving in addition to his wife are five of his children: Mary R. Frey; Charles A Frey, Jr. husband of Kim; Richard P. Frey, D.O., husband of Kay; Robert J. Frey husband of Teresa, all of Lancaster County and Mark A. Frey of Wake Forest, NC; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was predeceased by his daughter Catherine (Cassie) J. Frey. He is survived by his brothers Bernard Frey married to Irene (Meadville, PA); Thomas Frey married to Sue (Spring, TX); and Ellen Pry (West Sunbury, PA) and Alice Kenawell (McDonald, PA). He was predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11 AM at Historic St. Mary’s, 119 South Prince St, Lancaster with Rev. Leo M. Goodman as Celebrant. A viewing will be held at the church prior to mass from 10 until 11 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations are being accepted in Chuck’s name by the Lancaster Sertoma Club for the beautification of Long’s Park (P.O. Box 1061, Lancaster, PA 17608-1061) or by the Guardian Angel Fund of St. John Neumann for Catholic elementary students’ tuition (601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601).

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November 15, 2017

My condolences to the Frey family. I just discovered that Chuck passed away in August. I went to Lancaster Catholic High School with sons Charlie and Rick and briefly met “Mr. Frey” at that time. Some years later, when I became active with the Lancaster Sertoma Club in the mid-90’s to mid-2000’s, “Chuck” became a friend. I looked forward to seeing him every week at the Friday Sertoma lunches and also every year on the Palm Sunday Retreat weekend at St. Joseph’s-In-The-Hills in Malvern, PA. He was a good and faithful servant – I wil always keep him in my prayers.
Ray Anater

August 29, 2017

To Chuck’s family: I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy to each of you. I had the privelege to know Chuck when he volunteered at St. Anne’s Retirment Community for the monthly bingo and also he would do music programs for our residents. I loved his energy, humor and bright light! Hoping that God is wrapping you in his loving embrace as you learn to live each day without Chuck.
Sincerely, Hope Long (Activity Director at St. Anne’s Retirement Community)

August 26, 2017

To Kathryn and the entire Frey family,
We want to send our sincerest sympathies to you and your family on Charlie’s passing. We remember him when Cassie and our Jennifer were students through the IU13 and attended parents’ meetings at Landisville. He was always a great advocate for those with handicapped abilities and apparently was involved in numerous church and community functions. We pray God will bring you much comfort during this time of grief and hope that your memories of Charlie will bring you much peace.
Our sincere condolences
Nancy and John Straw

August 25, 2017

Dr. Frey,
Donnie and I are sorry for the loss of your father. We know what it is like to loose a parent even at that age. We are sure he lead a wonderful life. You will always have your fond memories of your father.
Your patients,
Donald and Katherine Duke

August 24, 2017

Chuck was always a friendly face in SJN church, devoted to Our Lady in praying the Rosary, and singing in the choir. I always loved hearing his “Irish tenor” voice when he cantored! Such a happy soul-he will continue to sing with joy with all the Angels in Heaven!! We will lift him up in prayer and thankfulness for his long life well lived! Your fellow Western PA natives, Ron and Cindy Dell

August 24, 2017

A fully and well lived life. May his love and memories comfort all whose lives he touched. May God uphold you.
Carolene Brubaker

August 24, 2017

Rick and families,
I am sending thoughts and prayers your way from the Heilbron family. Also sending big hugs.
Patsy Heilbron Lavinia

August 23, 2017

Mary and Chas so sorry to read of your dad’s passing. i recall so many fun times at your parents’ home. My thoughts and prayers go out to all your family. It is so hard when we lose a parent. Prayers,
Patty Winters

Visitation: Saturday, August 26, 2017; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince St.; Lancaster, PA 17603
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Services: Saturday, August 26, 2017; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince St.; Lancaster, PA 17603
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