Frederick Joseph Trede, Sr

Frederick Joseph Trede, Sr, 79, of Southbury, formerly of Oxford, died September 18, with his loving family around him. Born March 28, 1933, he was the son of Joseph and Wanda Wydokur Trede of Monroe.

 Survivors include his wife Gloria, to whom he would have been married 56 years this September 29; their three children and spouses, Michael and Kelly Trede of Sandy Hook, Fred Trede, Jr, of Oxford, and Laurie and Lawrence Varholak of Southbury; five grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Trede, and his wife Mafolda; and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the US Army. He worked at Sikorsky Aircraft and Stevenson Lumber Company for 52 years.

Mr Trede was a member of the Monroe Fire Department and the Hattertown Rod & Gun Club of Newtown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, and was a devout communicant of St Thomas the Apostle Church in Oxford. He was the recipient of the St Joseph Medal for his countless years of supporting his church.

His greatest joy was being with his grandchildren and going to all their sporting events. He was a NY Giants fan and spent many tailgate parties at his children’s homes. Mr Trede made the best of it always, with remarkable strength and will.

The family greatly appreciates the wonderful and loving care provided by the health care professionals that supported Mr Trede at home in his last days, those at Vitas Hospice at St Mary’s Hospital, and the many friendships he made along his journey in life that were most precious to him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Thomas the Apostle Church, 733 Oxford Road, Oxford, Saturday, September 22, at 11 am. Inurnment will follow in Southford Cemetery, Southford, with full military honors being accorded.

To light a virtual candle or for online condolences, visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com.

The Newtown Bee     September 21, 2012