LTC Clifford J. Fralen, US Army, Ret. Obituary (1932 - 2015)

CHELMSFORD, MA LTC Clifford J. Fralen, US Army, Ret., age 82, and a longtime resident of Chelmsford, MA died Friday, July 10, 2015 following a brief illness. He and his beloved wife Jean (Holzheimer) Fralen, were married for 60 years. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 15, 1932, and was the son of the late Clifford B. and Mable (Nelson) Fralen. He graduated with the class of 1955 from United States Military Academy at West Point. He also earned masters degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Northeastern University. LTC Fralen served his country in the United States Army for 20 years and is a veteran of the Vietnam War before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Following his retirement from the military LTC Fralen was employed by Northeastern University as the Director of the Physical Plant for 17 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Beverly Szader of Marlboro, NJ; his four children, CAPT Michael Fralen, US Navy, Ret. and his wife Denise of Lothian, MD, MAJ Timothy Fralen, US Army, Ret. and his wife Debra of Purcellville, VA, Susan Duffy and her husband William of Ashby, MA, and LTC David Fralen, US Army, Ret. of Stafford, VA; ten grandchildren, Matthew Fralen and his fianc Ashley Cyr, Danielle Dade and her husband Jimmy, Michaela Fralen and her fianc Jordan Watkins, Ian Fralen, Colette Fralen, James Duffy, William Duffy and his fianc Erin Shea, Katrina Fralen, Jonathan Fralen, and Christopher Fralen; a great grandson, Jack Duffy; and several nieces and nephews. It being his wish, there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity at the United States Military Academy at West Point, 699 Washington Road, West Point, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in LTC Fralens name to West Point at: West Point Association of Graduates Class of 55, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996. Service Information August 12, 2015 10:00am, Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity 699 Washington Road West Point, NY 10996