Passed peacefully with his family by his side October 11th at age 87. Dear husband of Katherine (nee Dalton) formerly Meenan. Predeceased by his first wife of 48 years Margaret “Peg” (nee Adair). Beloved father of Margie (Mary), Sharon (Edward) Leigh, Fred, Mary Ellen (Dan) Galiczynski, Katie (Joseph) Fazzie, Russell (Donna), Tim, Donna (Bill) Hutches, Jimmy (Donielle). Loving grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 11. Beloved brother of Betty Wheeler. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. His number one joy in life was his family. Family and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian burial Saturday 9:30AM at the Upper church of Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 2535 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, 19134. Followed by his interment Resurrection Cemetery. Fred’s viewing will be held Friday evening 6-8 at Nativity BVM lower church. Donations may be made to The St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation, One Summit Sq. 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Rd. Suite 300 Langhorne, PA. 19047.