Fred R. Verrico

September 18, 1946 - September 1, 2017

Fred R. Verrico, 70, of Hughesville, went home to God on Friday, September 1, 2017 at his home. Born September 18, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he a son of the late Delo and Ida (Rotunto) Verrico. He and his wife, the former Ellie Wagner, celebrated 27 years of marriage on February 24, 2017. Fred served his country honorably from 1965 to 1967 in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. While serving active duty, Fred became a wounded warrior, losing both of his legs and was awarded the Purple Heart. After returning to the states, and a lengthy recovery, he was employed with the Federal Government. Following his retirement, he moved to Muncy and followed his passion of buying and selling horses. In 1993 he moved to Montana, returning home to Muncy in 2001. Fred enjoyed riding horses and four-wheelers, shooting pool, having picnics, and spending time with his family, sharing memories and various other stories. He was a member of several local Legions and VFW Posts, and was instrumental in establishing the Veterans of the Vietnam War Post PA 51, and the veteran’s park on Main Street in Hughesville. Fred will also be remembered as a proud and strong veteran, good husband, and loving father and grandfather. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Tracy (Ronnie) Tubbe of TX, Amy Hubbert and Julie (Willie) Dylina both of Hughesville; four sons, Greg "Beef" (Niena) Verrico of Muncy, Mark Verrico of Montoursville, Nick (Melissa) Verrico, and Levi (Sara) Spring both of Muncy; two sisters, Rina (Tony) Machi and Karen (Tom) Beatty, both of Pittsburgh; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He will be loved and missed by many. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 9, at Moreland Baptist Church, 118 Moreland Baptist Rd., Muncy, with Rev. Max L. Walters Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Moreland Baptist Cemetery with graveside military honors accorded by combined veteran’s organizations. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. At Fred’s request, casual dress attire is requested and the wearing of suits is discouraged. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.