Frederick L. McFarlane Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frederick Lloyd McFarlane, Jr. was born on May 20, 1929, in Harlem, New York to his parents, the late Frederick Lloyd McFarlane, Sr. and Missouri Fleming. The only child, Frederick crossed over to eternity on Friday, November 29th. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Frederick attended New York City public schools and New York State University where he received an Associate Degree in Dental Technology. He studied music privately from the age of 10 and started playing professionally at the age of 15. He would later become a member of the Musicians Local Union 802 and was said to be “at home” with the bass, tuba and trumpet. Frederick was enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 where he served in the Korean Conflict. After two years of active duty, Frederick began a six-year stint with The Active Reserves Army Band, and obtained the rank of Specialist Fourth Grade. The following years found him employed as a Dental Technician, Auto Mechanic and Assistant Service Manager at Volkswagen. On September 18, 1954, in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, Frederick entered into Holy Matrimony with Catherine Gardner. To this union they raised, 2 sons, Donald Barry Gardner and Frederick Craig McFarlane, and 1 daughter, Lillian McFarlane. In 1960, Frederick began his career with The New York City Department of Sanitation. He was a member of the department’s band for the first 8 years, and when it was disbanded in 1968 he was appointed as a representative in the Department Self-Help Program. In 1974 Frederick was promoted to Assistant Foreman, and in 1976 appointed to the position of Field Coordinator for the Self-Help Program. In this position he trained, supervised and coordinated activities for 12 offices located throughout the 5 boroughs. In 1979 he was promoted to Foreman. After retirement, Frederick and his family relocated to Englewood, New Jersey. In his leisure time, he was an active member in his bowling league, enjoyed swimming and exercising at The YMCA, practicing his trumpet and up right bass, and being a loving and active grandfather. Frederick will always be in our hearts and will be greatly missed by his family, (Grandchildren) Andrew Marrero, Ayana Gardner, Amanda “Belynda” Gardner, Bianca Francois, and Craig McFarlane, (Daughter-In-Laws) Hazel Gardner and Terri McFarlane and a host of extended family and friends who mourn his loss yet celebrate his accomplished life, cherishing the time God allowed us to spend with him. Preceded in death by his wife Catherine McFarlane, his son, Frederick Craig McFarlane, and grandson, Daniel Anthony Jones, they are indeed happy to be reunited in eternity.

Frederick L. McFarlane Jr.

November 29, 2019