Frederick Louis Trusty Jr.

FREDERICK LOUIS TRUSTY, JR., affectionately known as “Lucky” was the son of the late Frederick Louis Trusty, Sr. and Emily Scott Trusty Taylor. He was born on June 18, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland. On October 19, 2013, Lucky went home to be with the Lord after enduring illness. Lucky attended Frederick Douglas Senior High School in Baltimore, Maryland. On February 3, 1965, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served two tours in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on July 6, 1970 with three service medals; Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal. In June 2006, The United States Navy awarded him with a Purple Heart for health related issues suffered as a result of Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam. Lucky was a skilled electrician and employed at Baltimore Gas electric Company. He later went on to become a Long Shore-man with Steamship Trade, a Maritime Company. He retired after thirty years of service. His love for the open sea prompted him to become a licensed tugboat operator. The U.S. Navy transformed Lucky into a well-traveled and cultured man. However, he enjoyed the simple things in life like cooking, using fresh herbs from the garden. He also had a passion for reading; he collection of literature was very impressive. Horse racing was his pastime. He never missed a Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes or Breeders Cup. As a member of the American Legion Federal Post 19, Lucky served as Chaplin for the Baltimore District from 2004 to 2012. He was at the forefront of ensuring that the sick and shut in were remembered and visited. He was entrusted with the spiritual welfare of the Federal Post comrades. He also offered divine, but non-sectarian service in the event of dedications, funerals and public functions as well as ceremonial rituals as recommended by the American Legion, Department of Maryland. He also volunteered at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Family was very important to Lucy, the oldest of six, he took pride in helping his late grandmother Charotte Scott care of his siblings. As a devoted family man, he loved to spend time with his two daughters. His girls meant the world to him. Cherishing the memories of Lucky's life are: his devoted daughters; Eboni Trusty and Tiffany Trusty; two brothers, Michael Trusty and Clyde Taylor, Jr.; one aunt Doris Scott and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Lucky was preceded in death by one sister Charlotte, two brothers, William Trusty and Ricky Trusty.

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Frederick Louis Trusty Jr.

June 18, 1947 - October 19, 2013