He was a life-long resident of Tampa and a 1944 graduate of Jefferson High School. Following enlistment in the Army Air Corps during World War II he attended the University of Florida. After several years with Sears Department Store, he went into highway construction and partnered with three others to form Transportation Safety Contractors Inc. from which he retired. He served several years on the Board of Surfside Towers at Madeira Beach where he and the family spent their summers. He loved traveling but cruising was his passion.
Fred was predeceased by his first wife, Elsie Loraine Aman Fadial. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jane; daughter, Eugenia Lori Fadial; brother, Dr. John Murray (Jerusha) Fadial; nephew, Dr. John Murray (Beth) Fadial Jr and his family; nieces, Sabrina Fadial, Dr. Vanessa Fadial (Mark) Berry and family; several cousins, including a special cousin, Nadim Fadial; close family friends, Dr. Tibor Kovaks and family, Terry Hannan; step-grandchildren, Jacob and Randi Davis. Fred was generous with a big heart and was known by many as Papa, Grandpa Fred, or Uncle Fred and loved by all.
The Visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m. with Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at the Garden of Memories. The interment will follow the services in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu in flowers, donations may be made to LifePath Hospice Green Team or the charity of one’s choice.
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