On April 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, after a long illness, Dr ALFRED DEMANUELE (Fredu) of Marsascala, aged 87, passed away.

Predeceased by his sister Jini of New Brunswick and his elder brother Giuseppe of Cospicua (Bormla).

Fredu is survived by his daughter Kathy Selecky of Toronto, granddaughter Carrie Selecky of New Orleans, his brother Maurice and wife Mary, their daughter Marisa and her family of Brampton, his brother Frank with children Tony and Norbert, of California, his brother Vincent and wife Twanny, with their children Joanne, Teresa and Chris, of California, a respected number of nieces and nephews, as well as his many friends and carers, particularly Sandra McMonagle and Wally Gaffarena.

Friends also include a loyal and special group of “dedicated poker players”.

One faithful and committed chess player, Joe Gatz, came out and did much more than just play chess.

Finally, where would Fred be without his good friend Tommy Wright?