Fred Charles Doerflein III - Passed away on December 28, 2024

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Fred Charles Doerflein III
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Fred C. Doerflein III (74) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 1950 to Veronica and Fred Doerflein.

Fred graduated from Union High School, Union, New Jersey in 1968.  He served in the US Army National Guard from 1969 to 1975.

Fred had an amazing career with Snap On Tools for 28 years achieving countless awards and made many lifetime friends.

Fred loved all music, particularly oldies, his antique cars and slot car racing.  He loved riding his motorcycle, especially with his two sons.  Fred had a terrific sense of humor, was always happy and very charming. The most important thing in the world to Fred was family and love.

Fred is predeceased by his parents Veronica and Fred Doerflein Jr., his step mother Eileen Doerflein., Sister Gail O’Neill and Brother Michael Doerflein.

Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Rosalie.   Two sons and daughter in laws, Fred and Laura Doerflein and Paul and Mykila Doerflein.  Grandson Paul Doerflein Jr.  Brother and sister in law Richard and Phyllis Gaynor. Cousins William Knapp and Kenneth Mullaney.  Joanne Doerflein, mother of Fred and Paul Doerflein.  Many nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held Tuesday, January 7th from 3 to 6 pm at the Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, 1 North Causeway, New Smyna Beach, FL.

A Catholic burial mass will be held Wedensday, January 8th at 11 am. at the Catholic Church of the Epiphany, 201 Lafayette Street, Port Orange, Fl.

In lieu us flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Hospital or Shriners Hospital.


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  1. Shelby Guthrie-Rivera says:
    07 Jan 2025
    Though we need to weep your loss,
    You dwell in that safe place in our hearts,
    Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.

    Your love was like the dawn
    Brightening over our lives
    Awakening beneath the dark
    A further adventure of colour.

    The sound of your voice
    Found for us
    A new music
    That brightened everything.

    Whatever you enfolded in your gaze
    Quickened in the joy of its being;
    You placed smiles like flowers
    On the altar of the heart.
    Your mind always sparkled
    With wonder at things.

    Though your days here were brief,
    Your spirit was live, awake, complete.

    We look towards each other no longer
    From the old distance of our names;
    Now you dwell inside the rhythm of breath,
    As close to us as we are to ourselves.

    Though we cannot see you with outward eyes,
    We know our soul's gaze is upon your face,
    Smiling back at us from within everything
    To which we bring our best refinement.

    Let us not look for you only in memory,
    Where we would grow lonely without you.
    You would want us to find you in presence,
    Beside us when beauty brightens,
    When kindness glows
    And music echoes eternal tones.

    When orchids brighten the earth,
    Darkest winter has turned to spring;
    May this dark grief flower with hope
    In every heart that loves you.

    May you continue to inspire us:

    To enter each day with a generous heart.
    To serve the call of courage and love
    Until we see your beautiful face again
    In that land where there is no more separation,
    Where all tears will be wiped from our mind,
    And where we will never lose you again.

    On the Death of the Beloved by John O’Donohue

  2. George Burns says:
    06 Jan 2025
    I was so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Fred was a great guy and I was honored to have known him and call him friend.My condolences to Rosalie and his family and friends.Fred will be missed but never forgotten.

  3. Lori Shakarian says:
    06 Jan 2025
    Well, Fred, I met you through Tommy. He loved you like a brother. To hear you two laughing and busting each other’s chops always made me laugh. Tommy was saving you a place. Keep an eye on Rosalie, the love of your life. Heaven gained another good one.

  4. Lorraine Duffy Estell says:
    06 Jan 2025
    Freddie was such a great guy. He had a heart of gold. As kids he was my favorite cousin - with the possible exception of his brother Michael who I had a crush on. He loved his Dodge Charger and always teased me because he dressed like a hood and I was a collegiate dresser! It was all in fun with no hard feelings. I know heaven is a happier place with him there. But I know his family and friends are hurting. God bless his soul.

  5. Mark Zabitz says:
    06 Jan 2025
    So sorry to hear the news about Fred. A great loss for the community. Via Con Dios Amigo.

  6. Gene Speroni says:
    06 Jan 2025
    Fred, You taught me so much as to being a Snap-On Dealer, mostly how to take care of customers. We had a lot of fun and laughs at the kick-offs. You were fun to be around. LOVE YOU!

  7. Joe Smith says:
    06 Jan 2025
    God Speed my friend! My sincere condolences to Rose and the family. As my Snap On dealer, Fred and I spent nearly every Friday afternoon together. An amazing Man and a great sense of humor! I will Miss you Freddy! And keep an eye out for me when I get there, so we can catch up!

  8. Tina Burlew says:
    06 Jan 2025
    I think of all the people I worked for Fred was one of the best. More patience than most and good friend. He will be missed.

  9. Christine Thomas posted an image:
    06 Jan 2025
    Warren and Fred bbq kings
    Warren and Fred bbq kings

  10. Christine Thomas says:
    06 Jan 2025
    Freddy, you will be so missed, We always enjoyed the time we had with you, at birthday parties, bbq’s. rest in peace my friend.
    Love ; warren and Christine Thomas

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