Loving Husband

Jeffrey A. Frazier, 55, of Friendship, NY passed away Monday, January 1, 2023 at home with his wife, aunt, and fur kids by his side.

He was born on October 17, 1968, in Cuba, and adopted and raised by Leonard and Nancy Ann Duman Frazier.  He is survived by his loving companion of the last fourteen years, Denae F. Clute, whom he married on October 21, 2023.

Jeffrey served in the United States Navy from July 13, 1987 until his retirement on July 31, 2007.  He was very proud of his military service and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer E-7.  He was on the ship that shot the first missile during Operation Desert Storm.  For his military service, he was awarded numerous medals. 

As a civilian he worked for an armored car company in Florida before returning to New York where he was a cook at D&R Family Kettle in Pike, where he met his wife.  Later he was a farmhand for his friend Jay Cockle.  He had also worked on the Davis Valley Farm, at Autozone in Springville, and last for Saputo in Friendship, from where he retired due to illness.

Jeff enjoyed being home with his wife and their four fur kids Ivy, Itty-Bitty, Rottie, and Roman.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by

His mother                           Nancy Frazier                      Centerville

A Daughter                          Adrienne Frazier                 California

His Siblings                           Kelly Illerbrun Miller, Gary Illerbrun, Shelly, Jessica, and Kenneth

A Very Special Aunt           Christine Illerbrun Loeb

Several Nieces and Nephews

He was predeceased by Leonard Frazier.

Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba on Monday, January 8, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at which time Military Honors accorded by members of the Friendship American Legion Post 1168 will take place.

Memorials may be made to Allegany County Cancer Services, P.O. Box 534, Wellsville, New York 14895.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com