Members of Winchester Composite Squadron:

 

I am sad to report that Major Rudy Fraterrigo, a member of our squadron and 62-year member of Civil Air Patrol, passed away yesterday following surgery at Winchester Medical Center on July 3, 2007.  Rudy was an active member of the squadron, a qualified Mission observer who recently flew a mission as Observer with Duke Stanton.  Rudy also participated in a Glider Day down at Culpepper, towing the glider into position for Cadet Orientation Rides.  Rudy was also our squadron Flight Release Officer and Transportation Officer.  He will be missed. 

 

Mrs. Fraterrigo has requested Civil Air Patrol participation in his funeral and we will be providing a Color Guard, pall bearers, etc.  The funeral will be held at Hall's Funeral Home in Purcellville and we think it is going to be on Monday, but that date is not yet firm.  If you are able to attend once we have a firm date, please do so in Corporate or USAF style Class A or B uniform or in the Blue Blazer/Gray slacks combination.   

 

Charlie Gittins

 

posted by Hall Funeral Home

Rudolph “Rudy” Fraterrigo, age 78 of Berryville, VA; died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in Winchester Medical Center. Born on June 6, 1928 in New Jersey, he was the son of Carmine and Elina Fraterrigo.                Rudy worked for the NYPD for twenty years, Long Fence Company, and part-time for FEMA.  He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol since 1945 and served as Commander of the Winchester Wing, member of the Plainview NY Vol. Fire Department, Berryville Battletown Players, and he also performed at the Charlestown Opera House.  Rudy served his country in the United States Navy.               Survivors include his of 19 years Cheryl Fraterrigo of Berryville, VA; three sons Roland Fraterrigo of Aliso Viejo, CA; Scott Swafford of Harpers Ferry, WV; Michael Swafford of Berryville, VA; two daughters Linda McKillen of North Wells, PA; Cathy Engel of Deer Park, NY; one brother Richard Fraterrigo of Bronx, NY; one sister Evelyn Artle of Jackson, NJ; four grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.               The family will receive friends on Monday July 9, 2007, from 6-9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA.  Services will be held on Tuesday, July 10 2007, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Allen officiating.  Burial will follow at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, VA.               Memorial contributions can be sent to Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol, In Memory of Major Rudy Fraterrigo, 7401 Airfield Drive, Richmond, VA  23237.