Alvin Benarr Frey

Alvin Benarr Frey, 94, of Green Lane passed very peacefully with family by his side July 10, 2024 at The Community at Rockhill. He was the husband of the late Mildred Louise (Redding) Frey. Alvin is survived by his two daughters, Susan Frey Studt (husband William) of Green Lane, PA and Sharon Frey Weston (husband D. Daniel) of Unityville, PA. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents C. Benarr Frey and Esther (Quigley) Frey, and brother Richard Frey. Alvin was devoted to his family and his faith shaped his life and a close-knit loving family.

Born in Red Lion, PA Alvin graduated from Red Lion High School where he and his best friend the late Charlie Hamilton were the school photographers. Surviving in addition to his two daughters is his sister, Barbara Frey Fetterman of York, PA; grandchildren Rob Studt, Dan Studt, Christy Studt Manetta, Jon Studt; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson.

Alvin always worked hard - starting as a child cleaning the church he grew up in, St Paul’s United Methodist Church in Red Lion. In Boy Scouts at the rank of Life, Alvin served as Senior Patrol Leader. After graduating from Red Lion High School, Alvin entered the US Coast Guard and served during the Korean Conflict on the USCG Cutter McCulloch as an Engineman First Class in the North Atlantic. He joined the Coast Guard Reserves after an honorable discharge in 1951. In 1951, he married Mildred and joined his father in Red Lion establishing an automotive transmission specialty as part of Frey’s Auto Service. Father and Son worked side-by-side until his dad retired. Alvin specialized in transmissions, air conditioning and brakes and was known for his honesty and high-quality workmanship.

Alvin served as a Volunteer Fireman for many years and held memberships in the American Legion in Red Lion, the Elks, the Masons and was a Shriner. For years his family served at the annual Shriners’ pancake breakfast in York to raise money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Family was most important to him, and he enjoyed making the family Sunday breakfast. He enjoyed family vacations at the beach where he loved the ocean and eating seafood. He also enjoyed family celebrations, in particular Easter and Christmas were important to Alvin. Whether working or retired Alvin enjoyed going out for breakfast or lunch with friends and with the “guys”.

For years Alvin served as President of York County Garagemen’s Association and led the effort to set up health insurance for the Garagemen. Alvin liked coin collecting, photography, dogs, horses, and swimming. The last seven years Alvin has heroically journeyed through incapacitating dementia. He is finally at peace with His Lord.

All are invited to visit with Alvin's family on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 1:00PM ~ 2:00PM, located at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. (215-536-3343) A memorial service will begin at 2:00PM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 3551 N. Broad St, Attn: Development, Philadelphia, PA 19140.