Frederick "Freddy" Depew, Jr. - Class of 1960
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net> on 14/Jan/2022
Frederick "Freddy" Albert Depew, Jr., of Newburgh, Aretired manager of Avis Car Rental and Past President of Depew Oil Company and lifelong resident of the area, entered into eternal rest on August 21, 2016. Son of the late Frederick Sr. and Mary (Pesavento) Depew, he was born June 22, 1941 in Newburgh. He married Lorelei (Challandes) Depew on March 5, 1963 in Newburgh. Together they shared over 53 years. Lorelei survives at home. Freddy was a devoted family man and friend to many. He enjoyed retirement with Lorelei and puppies in Shohola, PA and traveling in their RV. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh and the Knights of Columbus of Marlboro. Freddy enjoyed M*A*S*H greatly - he watched twice a night! In addition to his beloved Lorelei, Freddy is survived by his children: Christopher Depew and his fiance, Christine DuBois of Poughquag; David and Wendy Depew of Newburgh and Paul and Karen Depew of Walden; grandchildren: Betsy Santacrose and husband, Adam, Zachary Depew, Danielle Depew, Amanda Depew, Pauly Depew, Samantha Depew, Ian Depew, Jordon Depew, Nathaniel Depew and Stephanie Tranchina; great-grandchildren: AJ Santacrose, Sadie Depew and Isabella Santacrose; a sister, Sr. Olga Depew of Sisters of St. John the Baptist, Bronx, NY and a brother, John Depew and his wife, Elizabeth of Milton, NY; and several nieces and nephews and sisters and brothers-in-law. He was predeceased by grandson, Joshua Frederick Depew; and sister, Mary Jane Butwell. |