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John J. Fruin

May 22, 1928 - January 16, 2025
Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel
4980 Merrick Road
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-882-8200 | Map
Monday 1/20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel
4980 Merrick Road
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-882-8200 | Map
Monday 1/20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cemetery
Cemetery of the Holy Rood
111 Old Country Rd.
Westbury, New York 11590
516-334-7990 | Map
Tuesday 1/21
Mass
St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church
2 Bayview Ave.
Massapequa, New York 11758
516-798-4992 | Map
Tuesday 1/21, 10:00 am

John J. Fruin, Ph.D., a pioneering civil engineer, pedestrian planner, and academic researcher, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the Massapequa Rehabilitation Facility, close to his home in Amityville, New York. He was 96 years old. Born on May 22, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, Fruin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering fromContinue Reading

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Ben Barkow and Evena Gottschalk left a message on January 21, 2025:
Sad to hear of the passing of such a fine man. A mentor to many and a role model for the conduct of engineering for the good of people. We know he leaves behind a family he loved and who are fortunate to have such a nice man for a dad. Ben and Evena
Chet Lloyd left a message on January 21, 2025:
Sending my condolences and prayers for strength to all the Fruin family. Your Dad was a wonderful man and mentor to me and I will always remember him and his calming voice. Jack, I know from Psalm 16:11......In Your presence is fullness of joy;......
Anonymous left a message on January 20, 2025:
We will greatly miss Uncle Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry we cannot be there and hope to see you soon.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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