Obituary for
Frederick J. Gerardine Jr.
Frederick J. Gerardine, Jr., 84, of York, died on July 19, 2017 at the Brethren Home at Cross Keys. He was the husband of Rita F. (Farquhar) Gerardine of York. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born on March 10, 1933 in New York City, he was the son of the late Frederick J. Gerardine, Sr. and the late Fannie (Pascarella) Gerardine.
Fred served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the Tyrone American Legion Post 281 and Elks Club for many years.
After graduating from Penn State, he was an engineer for Westinghouse Electric, in their nuclear division.
Fred was a member of Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Tau Epsilon Chi Fraternity at Penn State. Fred was active in many groups and organizations, including a local RC airplane flying group and condo associations. He was a 5th degree black belt and co-owned York ATA Black Belt Academy and Karate for Kids, and was admired and respected by his students.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Frederick J. Gerardine, III and his wife Gwyn of Fulton, NY; a daughter, Lynne Schroeder of York; and three grandsons, Kevin Schroeder, Ryan Schroeder, and Frederick J. Gerardine, IV.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York with Rev. Brian A. McClinton officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2164 Mount Zion Road, York, PA 17406 or to the Cancer Patient Help Fund, York Cancer Center, 25 Monument Road, York, PA 17403.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403.