Fred Volpe, of Ambler, died Monday December 12, 2016 while in the care of the Vitas Hospice in Philadelphia. He was 86 years old.
Born in Ambler, he was the son of the late Constantino and Rose (nee Storti) Volpe.
Fred graduated with Honors from Ambler High School. He was a thirty year employee of the William H. Rorer Pharmaceutical Company in Fort Washington as a quality control expert, prior to his retirement in 1989.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife, Sara (nee Pedigree) Volpe. He is the loving father of Fred J. Volpe and his wife Debbie, of Fort Pierce, FL. and the proud grandfather of Ryan Volpe. Fred is also survived by his sister, Mary Panaggio, of Southampton.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 27, from 9:15 to 10:15 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA. Fred's Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM with Msgr. Stephen P. McHenry as celebrant. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park.
Remembrances in Fred's name to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Rd #150, Blue Bell, PA 19422, www.Cancer.org would be appreciated by the family.
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