Frederick T. Carpenter, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Frederick T. Carpenter, Jr. passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 at Wesley Health Care Center at the age of 93. Born on June 2, 1923 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Frederick T. Sr. and Ann Lewis Carpenter. Fred served in the United States Army, Tank Division, during World War II and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He worked for the Army Depot for 20 years and then with the Dept. of Public Works for the City of Saratoga Springs. He retired from the DPW after another 20 years of working. Fred enjoyed coin collecting, fishing and making clocks. He especially loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his loving wife, Gertrude (Suttle) Carpenter; his son, Charles W. Carpenter, Sr. and two brothers, Charlie and John Carpenter. Survivors include his sons, Frederick T. (Geraldine) Carpenter, III of Saratoga Springs and Randy J. (Cindy) Carpenter of Hudson Falls; one daughter, Linda O’Melia of Saratoga Springs; his sister Elizabeth Allen of Saratoga Springs; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 and burial will follow in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, also in Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.