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Eugene “Sonny” Treiber,
76, of Foley passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27,
2011.
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Born on March 12, 1935 in
New Brunswick, N.J. to Julius and Theresa Treiber, Sonny was the
youngest of six, and is predeceased by his siblings, Katherine,
Louie, Ernie, Mary and Jimmy.
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Sonny and his wife of 54
years, Shirley, lived in Franklin Park, N.J. prior to their
relocation to Foley in 1997.
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After proudly serving in
the United States Navy during the Korean War, Sonny went to work as
a pipefitter for Local 9.
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All those who knew Sonny,
knew he was a dedicated Giants football fan. Even after moving to
Alabama, he continued his passionate support for the New York
football team.
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In addition to his wife,
Shirley, he is survived by his four children, Joni Fallon of
Hamilton, N.J., Lisa Frye of Gulf Shores, Teri Hoppe and husband,
Steve, of Pennington, N.J. and James Treiber and wife, Dawn, of
Kendal Park, N.J.
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Sonny was also a
well-loved grandpa to his eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Alex and
Chris Vecsey, Danny Mahoney, Kristin Ciesielski, Leanne Fallon,
Ryan Brost and Sabrina Cooley; and five great-grandchildren. He is
also survived by his brother-in-law, Richard Costlow and wife,
Dixie, of North Carolina.
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He will deeply missed as
well by his extended family, friends and special friends Stephen
and Janet Cooley, and Frank and Dotty
Shamy.
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In lieu of flowers, the
family is asking for donations made in memory of Sonny’s avid
support of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at
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Memphis, TN 38105.
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The visitation will be
Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Pine Rest Funeral
Home in Foley. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Pine Rest Funeral
Home.
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Arrangements by Pine Rest Funeral Home,
Foley.
