Fred was pre-deceased by his parents Frederick J. Homschek Sr., and his mother Anna Homschek and his dog Max.  He leaves behind his wife Donna Homschek (nee Nalbandian) his sons Scott and Frederick J. Homschek III and Stepdaughter Nicole Woerner Heilbroun.  Also leaving behind four grandchildren, Victoria Homschek, Jeffery and Brittney Heilbroun and Jacqueline Homschek.  His four sisters and brother, Beverly DeMarino, Eileen Grooms, Michelle Broome, Kathy Fields and Wayne Homschek.  He also leaves his sister-in-law Doreen Nalbandian who assisted with his care. He leaves his sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and his Aunt Rose and many friends. He also leaves his special friend Pam Gaffney who looked after and took care of him.

After graduating Brick High School class 1965 Fred started his career at RCA  Astro Space Center, Hightstown NJ as a Wiremen building wire harnesses for satellites and stayed all through their many name changes, as a Spacecraft Mechanic.  He worked on numerous government projects such as, TIROS, and DMSP.  The satellites were assembled by his team, and Fred was part of the launch team.

He also had his own business (Homschek's Precision Engine) at the same time he was working at the Space Center. He would go to his shop from 7:00am to 2:00pm, building competition race engines for Ocean Racers, such as Nick the Greek and Free and Easy and Stock Cars that ran at Wall Stadium. 

Over the years he mentored many of the young man who wanted to learn about cars, building engines, especially Muscle cars.

He was a good man who was always willing to help others and had a huge heart.

A wonderful father, grandfather, and husband who will be missed more than can be expressed.