Frederic G. Dennis

Frederic G. "Fred" Dennis, 69 of Copake Lake, NY passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2014 at his residence in the presence of his loving family.

He was born on October 18, 1944 in Burlington, VT the son of Hilda M. (Warren) Dennis and the late Napoleon R. Dennis.

Fred attended Cohoes High School and later served with the United States NAVY. He was a long distance tractor trailer operator, worked for Capital Tractor in Hillsdale and most recently in the shipping and receiving department for Herrington's Lumber in Hillsdale.

He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. Fred loved to travel but most of all he loved being with his family, especially during his illness when he spent special time reading to his great grandchild, Leonardo.

Surviving Fred is the love of his life and best friend, Helen Clough; his mother Hilda M. Dennis, his children, James Clough, Brenda Marchionne, Patricia Leonard, Victoria Loring and Frederic Dennis Jr. He also leaves his grandchildren, Stephanie Marchionne, Anthony Marchionne, Devin Leonard, Samantha Leonard, Johnathon Loring, Kimberly Loring, Madeleine Dennis and Benjamin Dennis and his great grandchild, Leonardo Marchionne. in addition, his siblings, Richard Dennis (Diane), Rose Gordon (Harold Dowen), Sarah Dennis (Patricia Wofford), Robert Dennis, Susan Piper (Peter) and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited and may call on Sunday May 4, 2014 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Peck and Peck Funeral Home, 8063 State Route 22 in Copake, NY.

Services and Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be offered to the Community Rescue Squad, PO Box 327, Copake NY 12516 or to Community Hospice of Columbia - Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill NY 12414,

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