Obituary of Frederick J. Tatro

Frederick J. Tatro, 73, of Hopatcong, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 29, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Dover Campus. Born in Montclair, NJ on January 20, 1943 to the late Frederick and Margaret Tatro, Fred was raised in Wyckoff, NJ prior to moving to Hopatcong in 1973. Fred served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War era. He graduated from Ramapo Regional High School and attended Rutgers University. Fred worked with various trucking companies during his professional career in sales and retired from Fed Ex. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants and enjoyed playing golf. Fred also enjoyed the music of the Eagles, Chicago and "the oldies". Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Karen, son Shawn and wife, Kelly, granddaughter, Keira and Sisters Joy Mohrle and husband, Paul and Dawn Harris and partner Carl Timmerman. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Fred's Life Celebration will include visiting on Wednesday January 4, 2017 from 4-8 PM at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. A prayer service will be offered Thursday January 5, 2017 beginning at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Family and friends may begin gathering at 10:00 AM prior to prayers. Fred will be laid to rest at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Township.