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Fred Chalfy 1947 - 2001

Fred Chalfy of New York, New York County, NY was born on April 6, 1947 in New York, and died at age 53 years old on March 10, 2001 in New York.

Fred Chalfy

Frederick Chalfy

New York, New York County, NY 10024

April 6, 1947

New York, New York, United States

March 10, 2001

New York, New York, United States

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Introduction

Frederick Chalfy was born to Meyer Chalfy (1911-1976) and Sylvia Simonoff (1911-2010). His father was born in Poland and his mother was born in the United States. They had 2 children in addition to Fred - Morton and Roberta. Frederick married Ronalie Resnick and they divorced on December 13 1973 in Sarasota Florida. They had one child, a son, Dylan. While Fred is listed as living in Sarasota Fl in 1994, his last address in the Social Security Death Index is listed as New York, New York. Fred was a property master and set dresser who had been with the tv show "Law and Order" from its inception. The closing card on an episode that aired after he passed read "In Memorium: Fred Chalfy, Anthony Monteforte" . (Anthony P Monteforte was with craft services). Fred was a longtime member (membership since October 1, 1990) of Motion Picture Studio Mechanics, Local 52, IATSE. See Fred Chalfy: Obituary. Frederick's death notice in the NY Times reads: "Passed away peacefully on March 10. Sweet father to Dylan, loving son to Sylvia and the late Meyer Chalfy, brother to Roberta and Morton ."
04/6

1947

Birthday

April 6, 1947

Birthdate

New York, New York United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Frederick was Caucasian of Polish heritage on his paternal line. His father was born in Poland.
Nationality & Locations

Fred was a native of New York and spent much of his life residing in both New York and Florida. During his childhood, he lived in Long Beach, New York and attended school there. Unfortunately, Fred passed away at the age of 53 while living in New York.
Early Life & Education

Frederick attended Long Beach High School in Long Beach, New York. In high school, Fred was the President of G. O., V.P. of the Junior class, and on the Track Team, the Tennis Team, Captain of J.V. Basketball, Co-Captain of Basketball, and in the Concert Choir, the Swing Show, and the Operetta.
Religious Beliefs

Fred's mother was an observant Jew.
Professional Career

Fred was a property master and set dresser on the television show "Law and Order". He was also an understudy on numerous Broadway shows: Art department (9 credits) Law & Order (TV Series) (property master - 61 episodes, 1995 - 1999) (set dresser - 38 episodes, 1993 - 1995) (assistant property master - 1 episode, 1997) - Sideshow (1999) … (property master) - Hunters (1999) … (property master) - Haven (1999) … (property master) - Ramparts (1999) … (property master) - Punk (1998) … (property master) 1994 New York Undercover (TV Series) (set dresser - 1 episode) - Pilot (1994) … (set dresser) 1989 Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (property master: second unit) 1987 Five Corners (leadman) 1987 Charing Cross Road (dressing props: New York - as Fred Chalfey) 1985 Compromising Positions (set dresser) 1983 Eddie and the Cruisers (set dresser) 1982 The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana (TV Movie) (set dresser) 1982 The Soldier (set dresser) Hide Hide Production manager (2 credits) 1991 Where the Night Begins (production manager) 1991 Bix (production manager) Hide Hide writer (1 credit) 1991 Bix (dialogue) Hide Hide thanks (1 credit) 2001 Law & Order (TV Series) (In Memorium - 1 episode) - Deep Vote (2001) … (In Memorium)
Personal Life & Family

Fred married Ronalie Resnick and they divorced in 1973 in Sarasota, Florida. They had one son, Dylan, during their marriage.
03/10

2001

Death

March 10, 2001

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

New York, New York United States
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Obituary

Fred Chalfy died on March 10, 2001 at 53 years of age. He was born on April 6, 1947 in New York, New York. He was survived by his mother, child Dylan, and siblings Roberta and Morton. CHALFY-Fred. My beloved. Not for just an hour, not for just a day, not for just a year, but always. Kay March 20 2001 Daily News, New York NY: On March 10, 2001. The Officers and members of Motion Picture Studio Mechanics, Local 52, IATSE, announce the passing of Brother Chalfy a member of our organization since 10/01/90. We offer our condolences to his family. A celebration of the life of Bro. Chalfy will take place 4/01/01 at 1p Stage B, Chelsea Pier. - George De Titta, President, John R Ford, Secty/Treasurer

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Fred Chalfy lived 12 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 53.

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