Frederick A. Hartman

Waltham – Mr. Frederick A. Hartman, of Waltham, died in his home on Sunday, July 28, 2013 surrounded by family. He was 81.

Fred was born in Waltham on July 2, 1932, a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Tibbets) Hartman. Shortly after graduating from Saint Charles High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return home he enrolled in Northeastern University, taking advantage of the GI Bill. While balancing a full-time work schedule he was able to earn his bachelor's degree by attending night school. In 1995 he retired after a career that spanned four decades at the Raytheon Company where he worked as an electrical engineer.

On September 10, 1960 he married Frances M. (Burns) Hartman. Together they raised their family in Waltham and loved spending time together on the Cape. While on the Cape they were often found on the water as Fred loved his boats. He also loved fishing, bicycling, skiing with his daughters and dancing with his wife. He was a member of the Marge Gallagher Ballroom Dancing Club, the Joseph F. Hill American Legion Post 156 in Waltham and was a former usher and daily communicant at Saint Julia's Church in Weston.

In addition to his wife Frances he leaves his children, Robert W. Hartman and his wife, Julie, of Marlborough, Mary E. Capprini and her husband, Mark, of Norton and Jennifer A. Carangelo and her husband, Louis, of Foxborough; his siblings, Richard Hartman of Swampscott, William F. "Frank" Hartman of Marlborough and Ralph Hartman of Holliston; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Fred was also a brother of the late David Hartman and Elizabeth Pederson.

Family and friends will honor and remember Fred's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Thursday, August 1st from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Julia's Church, 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.

Memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.