Frederick H. Etting, 83, of Berkeley Township, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2020 at home while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, he lived in New Milford before moving to Toms River in 1963. Fred was a veteran of the US Navy having served from 1955 to 1959. He worked as a technician for Sears Roebuck Co. for 35 years retiring as a supervisor. He was a volunteer for the East Dover First Aid Squad in Toms River for 55 years and taught EMT/CPR for over 25 years.
Fred was predeceased by his parents Frederick W. Etting and Louise Hamilton Etting and his grandson Richie Etting. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia Finch Etting; his son Steven Etting of Whiting, NJ; his daughter Debra Phillips and her husband James of Toms River; his sister Lynne Nafziger of Lafayette, NJ; his grandchildren Kristie Silva (Fernando), James Phillips III (Jacqui Simone), Sharleen Phillips, Holly Phillips; his great Granddaughter Tessa Eve Silva and also many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday August 1, 2020 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. Due to the current Covid 19 mandates please remember you must wear a mask to enter the funeral home and due to occupancy restrictions there may be a wait time. Please be respectful of others and practice appropriate social distancing. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in Fred’s memory to either the East Dover First Aid Squad, 535 Garfield Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com