Frederick, Anthony John

Passed: 2001-12-28

Age: 89

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2002-01-02

Information: Anthony John ""Tony"" Frederick, 89, of Charleston, died Friday, December 28, 2001, at home after a short illness.  He worked in the coal industry all his life and founded the F&F Mining Corp. and Capital Fuels, Inc.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and a 52-year resident of Charleston.  Prior to World War II, he was a pilot in the Civil Air Patrol.  During World War II, he served in the South Pacific.  He was a member of the West Virginia Surface Mining Association and General Contractors Association and a member of the Charleston Elks.  He was a member of the Kanawha Country Club, and a lifetime supporter of WVU. In 1979 he was awarded Coal Man of the Year.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vi; daughter, Tonie DeFade and husband, Phil, of Charleston; son, G. B. Frederick and wife, Brenda, of Kenna; sister, Theresa Ferrett of Clarksburg; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Angela Frederick.  Memorial Mass was held Monday at Sacred Heart C-Cathedral, with the Rev. Father Eric Hall IV officiating.  Entombment will be in Tyler Mountain Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care.  Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home of Charleston was in charge of arrangements.