FRED W. MONTAGUE, age 96, passed away on May 24, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Irene “Sunshine” (nee Filisky); loving father of Charles, Frederick (Jill), and Diane Tyrrell (Tom); dearest grandfather of Daniel (Shuqi), Patrick (Elise), and Jason Stojkov (Kate Nolan); brother of the late Charles, Jack, Gilbert, and Margaret; a friend of many. Fred served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He rose to the rank of captain during his 27 years working at the University Heights Fire Department. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 FROM 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Funeral Friday, June 2, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in his name to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Road, Parma, OH 44134 or online at https://tinyurl.com/HlyFmHos.