Obituary: August Frederick "Fred" Hussmann, Jr.

August Frederick "Fred" Hussmann, Jr, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother and uncle peacefully went to be with his Lord September 8, 2011.

Fred was born January 9, 1928 to the late August & Ann Hussmann in Kearney, NJ. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart & devoted wife of 60 years Dody and his daughter Gay Carotenuto.

He is survived by his daughter Lynda Lloyd (Frank), son Glen (Teresa); grandchildren Pam Ellis (Jeff), Kim & Alex Hussmann, Anthony Aque & Jesse Carotenuto; great grandchildren Olivia, Davis & Samuel Ellis; brother Jimmy (Debbie) Hussmann.

Fred graduated from Belleville High (NJ) in 1947 where he met his beloved Dody. He served in the Navy during WWII as a driver for military officials.

He was retired from Allstate as an insurance adjuster.

For 35 years they lived in Holmdel, NJ. He served as Fire Chief of Hazlet Fire Co No. 1 where he was a member for 50+ yrs.

He was an active member of Salaam Temple serving as President of the  Motor Corp & as Potentate.

He was a Master Mason for 50+ yrs, a member of Scottish Rite & Royal Order of Jesters.

They moved to Florida in 1990 where he quickly became involved at Morocco Temple & the Shrine Circus. He was a service oriented man & enjoyed assisting others.

He will be remembered fondly by family & friends as a loyal & loving man. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hazlet Fire Company, 570 Holmdel Rd. Hazlet, NJ 07733.