Obituary of Samuel Eugene Fratis

Samuel Eugene Fratis, age 88, of Lafayette Hill, formerly of Phila. And Cherry Hill,NJ died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Lankenau Hospital of Lower Merion, PA.. Mr. Fratis was born March 12, 1928 in Phila., PA. He is the son of the late Samuel and the late Blanche (Yoder) Fratis. He was the husband of the late Helen L. (Roth) Fratis. He was employed by RCA along with The Budd Co. and Boeing as an Aeronautical Engineer working on the first Osprey for the United States Military. Mr.Fratis was a graduate of the Scottland School and attended LaSalle College. Following College he entered the US Army. Mr.Fartis was very active as a 33rd Degree Mason with The Grand Lodge #2 and was a Mason since 1954. While living at the Masonic Village in Lafayette Hill he became a member of the 801 Compus Club and was very active in Masonic Charities. He is survived by two daughters: Bonnie A. Fratis of Rodondo Beach, CA,and Tami L. Fratis (Dr.Brian Raditz) of Merion Station, PA.Also survived by his 2 Grandchildren- Sumner And Dagny. He was predeceased by his wife and a son-Gary K. Fratis. The funeral will be held 10:30 am on Friday, April 8 at Masonic Village Auditorium, 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown .A masonic service will also take place at 10:15am on Friday. Calling hours will be Friday, April 8 from 9:30-10:15am at Masonic Village Auditorium. Memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Village. . Mr.Fratis was a graduate of the Scottland School and attended LaSalle College. Following College he entered the US Army. Mr.Fartis was very active as a 33rd Degree Mason with The Grand Lodge #2 and was a Mason since 1954. While living at the Maonic Village in Lafayette Hill he became a member of the 801 Compus Club and was very active in Masonic Charities.