Hyannis – Robert E. Fruth, 88, died October 10, 2013. Born in Ohio, he answered the call to duty following high school graduation and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later retired from the Air Force. Robert originally came to the Cape in the 1970’s and spent time working at Otis Air Force Base until he completely retired in the mid 1980’s.
He met and married his wife Maria who survives him in 1983. He also leaves two sisters, Maraquita Pauly of CO and Virginia Gardner of Ohio. Additionally, he leaves several nieces and nephews as well as his grand nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10-11am on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1130 Falmouth Rd. Centerville. A funeral service will be held in the church at 11am. Interment will follow in Mosswood Cemetery in Cotuit.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 100 North St. Hyannis, MA 02601