Frederick T. Latus, Jr. Whitesboro, New York Obituary

Frederick T. Latus, Jr.

Frederick T. Latus, Jr. 1942-2019 Whitesboro: Frederick T. Latus, Jr., 76, of Whitesboro, passed away September 12, 2019, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. He was born, November 11, 1942, in Utica, a son of Frederick T. and Marjorie Coffee Latus. Fred was a graduate of West Winfield High School, and furthered his education at Ithaca College and Utica College. Mr. Latus served in the US Army Reserves. On November 23, 1974, Fred married Ellen Hospicker at Historic Old St. John’s Church, Utica. He retired from WKTV, after 45 years of service in the engineering department. Fred was a member of the Rome Radio Club. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; two children and their spouses, Frederick and Marie Latus III, and Shannon and Mark Ellinwood; five grandchildren, Noel and Sean Latus, and Zachary, Alexander and Caitlin Ellinwood; nine siblings and their spouses, Donald (Susan) Latus, Ann (Sam) Buranich, Ellen (Joe) Loiacono, Susan (Pat) Daly, Dr. Tom (Sanford Hyson) Latus, Patty (John) Barry, Mary Elizabeth Shedlock, Justin (Josie) Latus, and Jane (Ken Jones) Latus; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna (Dr. Richard) Jamison, and Bill (Eileen) Hopsicker; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Marjorie Latus; and a brother-in-law, Tom Shedlock. Fred’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Historic Old St. John’s Church, corner of Bleecker and John Sts., Utica. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Clayville. Calling hours are Tuesday, 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Dimbleby Funeral Homes, Inc., 40 Main St., Whitesboro. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502, or The Joslin Diabetes Center, 3229 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13214. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
November 11, 1942 - September 12, 201911/11/194209/12/2019
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With Love, Lancaster Friends Meeting
September 17, 2019

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mary beth mathey
September 16, 2019
Don, Anne, Ellen, Susan, Tom, Patty, Mary Elizabeth, Justin and Jane, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your brother Fred. I have many memories Fred and of time spent at your home with your family. May he rest in the arms of our Lord. Love, Mary Beth Mathe
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Joe Tierno
September 15, 2019
Sad to read of Fred's passing. He was a truly gentle soul and always a gentleman. We first met many, many years ago when the Windgate Singers were in vogue and Freddy was the camera man for their show, which aired weekly at WKTV.
Please accept my condolences on his pass...
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Susan and Pat
September 14, 2019

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Frederick T. Latus, Jr..

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Sam buranich
September 14, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Sammy, Carla, Max & Tyler
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Pooh
September 14, 2019

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Mike and Vicki Cangello
September 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Fred was a gentle man and will be missed, especially by his grandchildren.
Mike and Vicki Cangello
Candle of Peace was posted for Frederick T. Latus, Jr..
Candle of Peace was posted for Frederick T. Latus, Jr..