March 17, 2021
Maria, Paul, Phil and Mia-
I was so very sorry to hear about Fred’s unexpected passing. I have many fond childhood memories of Fred as an enthusiastic, fun uncle engaged in whatever was going on. It was the only place in my childhood where I got a double popsicle!
When I graduated from high school, Fred wrote me a memorable note with advice I considered at different points in my life. It was essentially ‘for those who are willing to take a risk that life will have the greatest rewards’. It was very apropos since I tend take the safe, more predictable route in life. I actually used it as the basis of my Speech 101 persuasive speech at the U. But at different points in my life, when I did decide to do something outside my comfort zone, he was so right. The results were more than I could ever have imagined.
Fred selected a signed original piece of art for our wedding in 1975. We have enjoyed those boats in many different places in all of our homes. It has stood the test of time which is not the case for all of the art that we have selected. It has been a piece that we have and will continue to remember him by.
Rick would talk about occasionally seeing Fred at the corporate Honeywell building or as Fred referred to it, the Motherwell. He was so friendly, recognizing Rick before Rick recognized him. Rick said he was so professional and energetic.
I can’t imagine the loss that you and your family is experiencing but know you are all in our thoughts.
Pam and Rick O’Connell
I was so very sorry to hear about Fred’s unexpected passing. I have many fond childhood memories of Fred as an enthusiastic, fun uncle engaged in whatever was going on. It was the only place in my childhood where I got a double popsicle!
When I graduated from high school, Fred wrote me a memorable note with advice I considered at different points in my life. It was essentially ‘for those who are willing to take a risk that life will have the greatest rewards’. It was very apropos since I tend take the safe, more predictable route in life. I actually used it as the basis of my Speech 101 persuasive speech at the U. But at different points in my life, when I did decide to do something outside my comfort zone, he was so right. The results were more than I could ever have imagined.
Fred selected a signed original piece of art for our wedding in 1975. We have enjoyed those boats in many different places in all of our homes. It has stood the test of time which is not the case for all of the art that we have selected. It has been a piece that we have and will continue to remember him by.
Rick would talk about occasionally seeing Fred at the corporate Honeywell building or as Fred referred to it, the Motherwell. He was so friendly, recognizing Rick before Rick recognized him. Rick said he was so professional and energetic.
I can’t imagine the loss that you and your family is experiencing but know you are all in our thoughts.
Pam and Rick O’Connell