Marie C. Freda

     Marie C. Freda, 68 (nee DiCarlo) of Lorain passed away, unexpectedly Thursday morning, August 20, 2009 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain.

     Mrs. Freda was born in Lorain on December 23, 1940, the daughter of the late Dominic and Pia J. (nee Glorioso) DiCarlo.

     A lifelong resident of Lorain, she was a graduate of Lorain High School class of 1959-A. She was also a lifetime member of St. Peter Catholic Church, and a member of  The Sodality of St. Peter's. 

     She was a retired clerk from the Lorain County Recorder's Office after 14 years service. She had previously been employed by Lorain City School and Lorain National Bank.

     Mrs. Freda was a member of Sons of Italy, Montenero Club, Kings and Queens Couples Club. She was a Lorain County Pollster, an avid supporter of  the Family Outreach Center, a member of the Ohio Troopers Coalition and the Girls Club. 

     She enjoyed bowling, cooking, shopping, play cards (pinochle), trips to Vegas, and classic movies, but the love of her life was her family especially playing with her grandsons.  

     Mrs. Freda is survived by a her husband Enrico (Rick) Freda, to whom she was married  June 15, 1963,  a daughter Lisa M. (Dave) Amundsen of Alpharetta, GA, her grandsons Nicholas and Andrew Amundsen, a sister JoAnn Miller of Perrysburg, a brother Dominic R. (Judy) DiCarlo of Woodbury, NJ and several nieces and nephews.

     Friends may call Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 from  1-3 & 6-9 pm in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.

      Funeral services will be on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 10:15 am in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at The Church of St. Peter Catholic Church, 3501 Oberlin Ave., Lorain at 11:00 with Father Charles Henkle as celebrant. 

     Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in  Lorain.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice in Marie's memory.

CONDOLENCES

From:        Richard and Marilyn Amundsen
Relation:    Friend

I can't tell you how sorry I am that we are unable to be with you during this most difficult time.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May GOD be with you and may you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care.  We love you,  Dick and Marilyn

 

From:        Mark Amundsen
Relation:    Friend

Rick

My heart goes out to you, my friend.  I am so sorry that your wonderful wife is no longer with us
She was such a great lady, and so funny--full of laughter. 

My prayers are with you and your family.

Love Mark

From:        Lesley Amato Nelson
Relation:    Relation

Ricky, Lisa, and all...

My deepest and most profound sympathies.  Marie was such a phenomenal person and will be deeply missed by all.  I know it sounds cliche but, time will help to soften the blow a bit.  We are all here for anything you might need.

Lesley Amato Nelson

From:        Ainsley and Greg Gatlin
Relation:    Friend
 

We pray that God is comforting you all during this difficult time.  Marie's life is definitely one to be celebrated.  She loved all and gave so much of herself to everyone she knew.  We love you all and wish we could be there with you.

Ainsley & Greg

From:        Robin Hellinger Kenney
Relation:    Friend

I am SO sorry that we are not able to be with you in this time of need.  Please know, that Marie, was such a wonderful person, who was always there if needed.  I will never forget her, or her wonderful laugh, and her beautiful smile.  She will be greatly missed.  You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  May God bless you and give you strength and peace.  We love you.
 

From:        Matthias Patrica  Monschein
Relation:    Friend

Rick, Lisa,
 
 We were sorry to hear about Maria when Mike called us. Our prayer's are with you.



From:        Michele Amundsen Claeson
Relation:    Friend

Lisa, please know that you and your family are in my prayers ... you are so loved, may God give you strength and peace in this difficult time.  Love, Michele



From:        Maureen Reese
Relation:    Friend

Lisa,

I am so sorry for your loss.  It is obvious what an amazing woman your Mom was by the amazing daughter that she raised.  My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.  May it comfort you to know that others are holding you up in prayer and love.  Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do.  With love.

The Reese Family