Fred Asfouri

Fred Asfouri, 89 of Midland Beach passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Born Tuesday, March 7, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the only son of the late Fred Asfouri and the late Mary (Martino) Asfouri. Fred raised in Brooklyn, began working in DeCarlo's Bakery at the age of 16 as an Apprentice Baker before marrying his wife Rosemarie and joining the US Navy in 1952. Fred served proudly in the Navy for over 3 years first on the USS Heermann and then aboard the USS Markab,before his release to the Reserves. Fred after his return to civilian life, dedicated his life and service once again when he joined the NYPD and served a long career before being injured on the job. Fred retired form the NYPD in 1973. After retirement Fred found great joy in bartending, starting out at Beach Combers and the South Shore Country Club, Fred landed himself as the well known Fred the bartender with the Rose colored glasses at the Old Bermuda Inn. Fred was well known throughout his careers and was respected and loved by all who knew him. Fred had many hobbies, he loved trips to Atlantic city and Vegas, he really enjoyed travelling anywhere. A snowbird Fred would spend his winters in Aruba along with his long time partner Mary Ellen Barone. Fred was a wiz at old movies, often quizzing family and friends on the actors and their spouses to see if they were paying attention when he would give them tidbits of information about them. Fred was a member of the Elks Lodge, Richmond Avenue and was a regular for lunch and Sunday football games at the lodge. He was loving husband of the late Rosemarie who passed away in 2006. Long time companion of Mary Ellen Barone. Loving father of Edward Asfouri and Cheryl Asfouri. Dear father in law of Barbara Asfouri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM on Thursday, at St. Christopher's Church located at 130 Midland Ave Staten Island, New York 10304. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York.

Fred Asfouri

March 7, 1933 - February 12, 2023