Frederick T. Elling, Jr. Obituary (1967

Frederick T. Elling Jr., lovingly known as Freddie, suddenly passed away on December 8, 2024. Born on August 20, 1967 to the late Frederick T. and Laura (nee: Wilson) Elling Sr. and was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. Freddie attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grade School and St. John Neumann High School. A proud union man who was an Insulator for Local 14, Freddie was a family man -- nothing made him happier than his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Freddie enjoyed fishing, spending time on the beach in the sun, working on his fish tanks, and loved watching the Discovery channel, and old movies. He was an easygoing, simple man who enjoyed taking road trips, watching the Eagles, classic rock, being funny, friendly, outdoorsy, strong, and supportive of those around him. He will be dearly missed by his children Frederick T. (Isabelle) Elling III and Gabrielle and her mother Debra Whittick; brother of Terri (Robert) Kiesel, and by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. Services will follow at 8:30pm. Burial private. Donations in his memory can be made to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.