Russell J Freet

January 2, 1946 - May 25, 2017

Please run one time in the APP on Sunday, May 28, 2017. From: Hoffman Funeral Home, 415 Broadway, Long Branch. 732-222-2454. Please confirm cost. Thanks. Russell J. Freet, 71, of Long Branch passed away at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Born in Newport, PA Russell lived in various places during his military career and settled in the shore area. He served in the National Guard in PA for 6 years, than he joined the United States Army where he served his country honorably for 21 years, including his service during the Vietnam War. Following his military retirement Russell worked for Roadway Trucking Co., Farmingdale, NJ. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1000, Trenton, the VFW Post 2140, Long Branch and Teamsters Local 701. He was predeceased by his sisters, Rose Freet and Hazel Wright. Surviving are his children, Chris J. Freet, Rockledge, Fl. , Dr. Jennifer Serviss and her husband John of West Long Branch, Gretchen Freet, Long Branch and Tiffaney Fisher and her husband Daniel of Ocean. Siblings, Donald Page, Charles Freet and Peg Duncan all of PA. Grandchildren, Megyn, Aidan, Thomas, Micah, Krystal, Julianna, Sabrina, Alana, Benjamin, Zachary and Loralei. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Hoffman Funeral Home, 415 Broadway on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 6pm until the time of the service at 6:45pm. Interment will be private.