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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 11/25/08.
- (Asbury Park Press)
AHRENS, Arthur W., 80, of Bayville, Berkeley, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at home, surrounded by his family. Arthur was born in Brooklyn and resided in Spring Lake Heights before moving to Bayville. Arthur was a retired New York City firefighter with Ladder 155, Engine 302, Queens, then a New Jersey state fire marshal. He served as a submariner in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War and was a Mason with the Spartan Lodge 956, Free & Accepted Masons, Baldwin, N.Y. Arthur is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Olsen Ahrens; his children, Randi and John Carlson of Brick, Susan and Richard Thomas of Spring Lake Heights, Steven and Kathy Ahrens of Lanoka Harbor, Lacey, and Allison and Elliot Morgan of Brick; and nine grandchildren, Erin, Erik, Brett, Christian, Sarah, Lauren, Kristen, Taylor, and Scott. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. Friday until the service at noon at the Growney Funeral Home, 1022 Lacey Road, Forked River. Interment will be in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6 Osborn Ave., Manasquan, NJ 08736.
- (The Advocate)
FRIDGE, Jr., Theodore R. “Ted”, "It was beautiful as long as it lasted, the journey of my life … shed no tears for I need them not. All I need is your smile. If you feel sad, think of me for that is what I'll like. When you live in the hearts of those you love remember then, you never die" Tagore. Having been a true example of how to genuinely live each day to its fullest, Theodore R. "Ted" Fridge Jr., left this world on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. Ted was born in Baton Rouge, and was 72 years old. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School and attended LSU. During his life Ted obtained success in several professions, but during his later years enjoyed self-employment in the insurance industry. Ted proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy, where he was stationed upon a Skate-class attack submarine. He is survived by his lifelong companion and loving wife, Fleeta Thornhill Fridge; two sisters, Gloria Gonzales and Myrtle Verbois; and many nieces and nephews to whom he was known as "Uncle Ted" more so than any other name. Preceded in death by his father, Ted Fridge Sr.; mother, Lessie Fridge; and sister, Werdna F. Hall. Whether it was mastering a love for water-skiing as a young man, motorcycle riding, traveling with his wife, building his own home from the ground up or adding another project to his list. Ted never let any personal desire or ambition go unaccomplished. He was a former member of a local Shriner's chapter and an active member in Cajun Clickers computer club. Ted was a huge Tiger fan and one of his greatest loves was attending LSU football games throughout his life. Every fall you would find him no where else but Tiger Stadium … first with his father, then best friend, and lastly with his nephews. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from noon until service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests a donation be made to the Make-A-Wish foundation.
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Obit Messenger results for 11/25/08.
