GOUVERNEUR - Frederick A. Resch, age 69, of Gouverneur died on November 11, 2009 at his son, John’s home in New Hartford where he was under the care of Hospice. 

Fred was born on January 24, 1940 in Syracuse, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick Joseph and Hilda Rose (Leskowski) Resch. He graduated from Assumption Academy in Syracuse. 

Mr. Resch served in the United States Army from 1963 until his honorable discharge from the Reserves in 1969. He received his Expert Rifleman badge and a Good Conduct Medal. 

Fred married Eva Marie Chase on December 30, 1967 in Potsdam. The couple lived in Potsdam until moving to Gouverneur in 1981. Mrs. Resch died on March 21, 2008.

Fred worked as a pipe coverer for the Local Union 30 Asbestos Workers for many years. He loved to play golf, enjoyed grilling outside and going for walks. Fred was a member of the Gouverneur American Legion, and a former member of the ELKS Lodge and Emerald Greens. 

His survivors include a daughter and her husband, Diane L. and Bernie Bronson of Queen Creek, AZ, two sons and a daughter-in-law; John C. and Gail Convertino of New Hartford, NY, Frederick J. Resch of Gouverneur, and two sisters and a brother-in-law; Joan and Gary Friedman and Rosemary Dennis, all of Liverpool, NY. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great grandson, two great granddaughters and has one more girl on the way. 

He is predeceased by his wife, Eva, a son, Jeffrey Michael Convertino, a daughter in infancy, Patricia Ann, and a brother-in-law, Thomas Dennis. 

Calling hours will be at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 12 until 2:00 p.m. followed by his funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Stephen Rocker of St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the South Russell Cemetery. 

Donations may be made in Mr. Resch’s memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse NY 13057.