Frederick Joseph Block

Frederick Joseph Block, III, 77, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Marina Gionis Block, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The family will receive friends Friday, June 15, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday in Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens.

Fred was born January 29, 1940 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Frederick Joseph Block, Jr., and Thelma Cordes Block. He was a graduate of The University of Florida with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, and received his Master's in Management from Webster University. Fred was retired from SPAWAR as the Director of Fleet and Shore Systems Engineering. Following retirement, he was the General Manager of Scientific Research Corporation (SRC).Fred traveled to over 40 countries for work and for fun with his family. He returned from every trip with a story and a friend.
He enjoyed spending time in his garden, ensuring that no weed or leaf was left untouched. Fred was a friend to all animals but especially to dogs. Fists full of ham or not, his dogs were as devoted to him as he was to them.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marina Block of Charleston, SC; two daughters, Rebecca B. Richman (Adam) of Charlotte, NC, Susan B. Fulmer (Alex) of Columbia, SC; son, Frederick J. Block, IV of Chelmsford, MA; brother, Ronald E. Block of Miami, FL; three grandchildren, Zachary Joseph Richman, Brynn Elizabeth Richman, Emmett Maxwell Fulmer; nieces, Alison B. Martinez of Alexandria, VA, Kristin M. Block of San Jose, CA; and extended family.

Memorials may be made to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road North Charleston, SC 29406.