FREDERICK CHARLES LEWIS, Jr. (Age 78)

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at his home in Lusby, MD from complications of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. Beloved husband of Rita Lewis, loving father of Cindy (and Steve) Bladey, Vallie (and Paul) Cusick, Zenia (and Ed) Wallish, and Laura May Lewis. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Anna, Clara, and Sam Bladey; Gloria and Grant Coonley; and Elizabeth and Kathleen Wallish.

Fred was a lifelong public servant. He joined the U.S. Army as a musician (trumpeter) at age 20 and served in Germany with the 9th Infantry Division band. Fred and Rita met in his hometown of Port Washington, NY, and were married in 1956. Fred began his career with the Federal Government in the department of HEW / HHS. He retired as director of the division of procurement policy in 1984.

Interment will be private.