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R.I.P. Sergent, Wilfred "Freddie" (Santa Fred)
September 6, 2018
Independent Record. Obits
Excerpt: July 25, 1941 – Sept. 2, 2018
On the afternoon of September 2, 2018, at the age of 77, Freddie passed away peacefully of natural causes in Helena, MT.
Freddie was born in Glasgow, MT on July 25, 1941. He was youngest of nine children born to Benjamin and Delilah Sergent.
After attending school in Glasgow, MT, Freddie joined the Army in August,1958 where was recognized as an Expert-Carbine and also completed his GED.
He reached the rank of Pfc E3 (T).
After leaving the service Freddie enjoyed a rich life full of adventure, including a period of professional gambling in Las Vegas, and many years in the entertainment industry as a Professional Santa Claus. During this period, he traveled to major cities and thrilled young and old alike as he brightened their holiday and listened to their Christmas wish list. After retiring to Helena, he continued to play Santa at many community events, including his last performance at Apple Rehab Cooney 2 weeks prior to his passing.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th in the committal shelter at Montana State Veterans, Fort Harrison. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Santa Fred are suggested to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administrator, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Santa Fred.
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Gone too soon: Cottage Grove man was father, firefighter, missionary, EMT
June 27, 2018
By William Loeffler - Woodbury Bulletin
Excerpt - COTTAGE GROVE — It's a measure of the life lived by Steven Duane Cozad that his unexpected death affected so many.
Cozad, 48, of Cottage Grove died June 20 after he was found unresponsive at his home, Newport Fire Chief Steve Wiley said. Cozad served with Wiley on the Newport Fire Department for over 20 years.
Cozad's family lost a husband, provider, father and grandfather. The Newport Fire Department lost a capable and courageous comrade. Needy children and families from Newport to Kenya lost a benefactor and advocate.
And someone else will have to dress as Santa Claus during the Newport Fire Department Food and Toy Drive in December.
As a boy, Cozad received toys that were donated by local firefighters. That left a lasting impression; around 2000, he organized the Newport toy drive. For about two years, he ran most of it on his own, he told the Bulletin in a 2016 story.
"I made homemade signs in my garage; they were probably pretty tacky," he said. "I would go drive around and pick (the donations) up."
The Newport Fire Department started bringing one of the trucks out to the North Pole at the Newport Center — where Cozad dressed as Santa Claus each year while collecting donations.
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Michael Uva Passes Away
June 26, 2018
By Bob Holmes, Patch Staff
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Michael P. Uva of Stoneham, formerly of Medford, passed away on Friday, June 22, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years of age.
Born on April 23, 1936 in Boston, Michael is the loving son of the late Pasquale Uva and Rose (Ianello) Uva. Michael was a warm and caring husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He loved playing Santa Claus for EMARC for over 50 years. During the Korean Conflict, Michael proudly defended our freedom by serving as a Specialist 3rd Class in the United States Army.
Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT28) Stoneham, Thursday, June 28th, at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Michael's Eternal Life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10 am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories with the Family on Wednesday, June 27th from 4-8 pm in the Funeral Home. Parking attandants and elevator are available. Interment with Military Honors will take place at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Stoneham.
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Every Once in A While
Santa Lou posted an article in Santa's Wisdom,
Every once in a while I see some flagrant abuses of Santa’s appearance and etiquette. It strikes me some men don’t care about how they act or portray the beloved character of Santa.
Gentlemen, you undertake an awesome responsibility when you button up your Santa Suit. Don’t take it lighty!
The “World” has an image of Santa as represented by illustrations, traditions and personal contact. Believe it or not, you’re being measured by those who see you for your authenticity.
You’re fooling yourself if you believe that no one notices or cares if your bead is yellow or unkempt. Maybe you’re also missing a few of those pearly whites, or they are stained from tobacco products. Again, don’t fool yourself….kids notice everything! I have a gold crown capping one of my lower teeth. Every once in a while, I have an inquisitive youngster question what that gold thing is in my mouth. Years ago I thought it was well hidden however; kids have uncanny radar to pick out any of our flaws….
You may be asking yourself, “What difference does it make? “It’s not the Christmas Season.” Maybe it isn’t however, If you’re representing Santa, you’re representing one of the most recognizable characters in the world. What you do reflects upon me and every Santa reader of this article. If you’re going to be recognized then do justice to the character we are reenacting.
Over the years I have been a Santa, I have frequently been by told by people about the Santa they hired or saw which left a very poor expression. Most of their comments were predictable. Their Santa did not interact with the children as expected or he was unprepared. He was unanimated, had a dirty suit or lack luster beard. Obviously these are sure fire ways never to be called to this group again.
Think about what impression you make as a Santa and pay attention to developing your character. You can become one of the best Santas in your area by learning everything about your character and performing from the heart.
Always remember: It's not about you. It's about the children.
Santa Lou Knezevich is the creator of the Legendary Santas Mentoring Program
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However, the poem’s true author is Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt.
Originally entitled, “Merry Christmas, My Friend”, Corporal Schmidt wrote the poem in 1986 while serving as Battalion Counter Sniper at the Marine Barracks 8th & I, in Washington, D.C.
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