Celebrating THE LIFE OF
Gladstone M. Foderingham SUNRISE FEB. 16. 1938
SUNSET JUNE 18, 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021 Viewing: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ~ Service: 6:00 PM Frank R. Bell Funeral Home 536 Sterling Place ~ Brooklyn, NY 11238 Officiating: Bishop Eric D. Garnes, Senior Pastor Tabernacle of Praise ~ 1274 Utica Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203
~Obituary of Gladstone Foderingham ~ Gladstone M. Foderingham, was born on February 16, 1938, to Eldora and Samuel Foderingham in Colon, Republic of Panama. He was one of 9 siblings…Oscar (Trickie), Elena, Ruby (deceased), Thelma (deceased), Samuel (deceased), Gloria, Albert (Berti) & Frederic aka Papito-deceased). Raised in a strict home, Gladstone & siblings grew up attending Church and Sunday School & their dad would have evening service which was followed by time at the beach. Doing well in school was a requirement for all the Foderingham children, especially if they wanted to get their 25¢ allowance. He graduated from High School while in Cativa. When dinner was served, (which was rationed) they would play tricks on each other saying, "what's that over there?" once you looked, they would steal the meat off your plate & they all got a kick out of that! Gladstone migrated to the U.S. later entering the U.S. Army in June of 1962 with an honorable discharged in June of 1964. He returned to Panama, married his childhood sweetheart, Victoria (Vicky) on 2/19/1966. They returned to New York where they were happily married for 22 years, until cancer took her life on 1/11/1988. Gladstone worked as a butcher in several supermarkets until he retired from Pathmark Supermarket in 2009. We could depend on him to donate a Turkey, Roast beef, Ham etc. every year for Thanksgiving Dinner at the home of his sister Elena. He was big on family activities and enjoyed his 4th of July visits with their sister, Gloria in Maryland. He would celebrate his birthday by going to dinner with Elena, Trickie & his niece Emilia (Millie) would sometimes tag along. He loved eating at fancy restaurants and any opportunity to get dressed up. Even at casual affairs, you could find him in a dress shirt, slacks, blazer & most definitely “fancy boots". He loved to fix cars & was self-taught. He would go by his brother Oscar (Trickie) on a Saturday and leave late on Sunday evening working on his Lincoln Continental. He enjoyed visits from Trickie, his niece Nilsa (Lisa), nephews Federico (Panama Tony) & Jeffrey (Jeff). He loved to party & when the party was over, he was never in a hurry to leave. Be prepared to be up late when he came to visit. He leaves when he is ready. He would say, "I'm alright" then fall asleep right where he sat. On the other hand, if you were riding with him, and he was ready to go, move quickly or he could leave you behind & not think twice. Jeff & his wife Adrienne recently took Gladstone to get his vaccine and he was in good health and good spirits. Panama Tony & his wife Leida took him in when he became ill and cared for him as if he was their own father. Gladstone occasionally visits Tabernacle of Praise to worship with the family, at the invite of his sister, Elena.
Gladstone, loved by all with his quiet yet funny 'sarcastic' demeanor, sadly suffered a stroke due to blood clots in his head. He remained somewhat alert and responsive while at Maimonides Hospital until he was transferred to Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, until his passing on June 18, 2021. Left to cherish his memories are his Sisters; Elena Hunt, & Gloria Pillow Brothers; Oscar Foderingham, Albert Foderingham Nieces; Loraine Palmer, Donna Norris, Patricia Evans, Rosa Pillow, Marcia Ferguson, Nilsa Jones, Elizabeth Foderingham Nephews; Julio Hunt, Victor Hunt, Rogelio Foderingham, Reinaldo Foderingham, Gregory Pillow, Michael Pillow, Raymond Pillow, Cordelio (Pete) Foderingham, Federico Foderingham, Richard Foderingham, Jeffrey Mark God daughters; Melisa (Lisa) Howerton & Shauntee Jones along with a host of great nieces, great nephews and friends. Lovingly submitted by the family
~Order of Service ~ MUSICAL PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL
OPENING HYMN “AMAZING GRACE” PRAYER OF COMFORT MINISTER CAROLYN RAYSIDE
SCRIPTURE READINGS OLD TESTAMENT (ISAIAH 40:29-31) MR. JEFFREY MARKS, NEPHEW NEW TESTAMENT (REVELATION 21:4) MS. PATRICIA EVANS, NIECE HYMN “ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK” OBITUARY MS. MELISA HOWERTON & MS. SHAUNTEE JONES,
GOD DAUGHTERS
BRIEF EXPRESSIONS & REMARKS SELECTION: “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” ELDER ALSON FARLEY, JR. EULOGY BISHOP ERIC D. GARNES BENEDICTION BISHOP ERIC D. GARNES RECESSIONAL
(PLEASE REMAIN STANDING AS THE FAMILY LEAVES THE SANCTUARY)
INTERNMENT CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 210 PRINCETON BLVD. - WADING RIVER, NY 11792 TEL. 631-727-5410
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The family of the
Gladstone M. Foderingham Thank you whole-heartedly for your prayers, phone calls and your friendship during our time of mourning. May the Lord richly bless you!
Thank you! Bishop Eric D. Garnes, D.Min., MPS Frank Bell Funeral Home Federico (Panama Tony) Foderingham & Family