Obituaries
Ralph F. Frey, 89
Ralph F. Frey, 89, of Willow Street, PA passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.
He was the husband of Rosemary L. Schulz Frey, with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage this past December 11th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Oscar and Anastasia Lebeck Frey.
Ralph had worked as a watchmaker for Hamilton Watch Inc. ,and also served as the union president of the Hamilton Watch Workers Union, for 27 years until his retirement in 1980. He had learned watchmaking at Bowman’s Watch in Lancaster.
Ralph was the owner of Frey’s Christmas Tree Farm, south of Willow Street. He enjoyed spending time in Davenport, FL and also in Cape May, NJ, where he liked to swim and boat.
He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.
Ralph was a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Augusta in the European and Atlantic theaters as a Seaman First Class.
In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his 4 children, all of Lancaster: Barry F. married to Carol Ann Frey, Susan married to Dale Myers, Constance Alexander, and Timothy Frey; his 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren, and by his sister Joan Yeager of California. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Charles, Thomas, John, Richard, Mary, Catherine, Florence, and Helen.
Friends will be received on Friday, September 9, 2011 from 10-11AM at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 2166 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Mass to follow at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ralph’s memory to St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, or to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 hospiceoflancaster.org. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
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Dear Frey Family:
I am deeply saddened by the loss of beloved Uncle Ralph. He was a kind and wonderful man and he will be missed. I will always remember the big cook outs in the back yard as a child and the fun of finding a perfect Christmas tree. He was very good to my mother, Rose S. Frey, and helped keep the landscaping of her home looking good after my father passed away. He was a lovely person and I am so sorry for your loss.
Sending love,
Maryrose Frey Eichelberger
Dear Rosemary:
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Melanie Mills & Family
WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST REGRETS FOR YOUR LOSS. SORRY WE CAN’T ATTEND DUE TO THE WEATHER & THAT WE NOW LIVE IN DELAWARE. THE MEMORIES OF OUR PAST FAMILY REUNIONS WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS.HE’S APART OF THE GOOD TIMES.
TAKE CARE, BECAUSE WE CARE.
JO-ANN & LEE MICHAELS
DAUGHTER OF MELANIE & RALPH MILLS
