Robert O. Fredericks

Albany-Robert O. Fredericks died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Robert was born April 26, 1945 in Franklin, NJ, to the Late Curtis and Dorothy Fredericks. He was raised in Oak Ridge, NJ and graduated from West Milford High School in its first graduating class of 1963. He later attended Newark College of Engineering (now New Jersey Institute of Technology[NJIT]), graduating with his Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1967. Robert worked for BASF in NJ, eventually moving to the Albany area when the company took over the former GAF site in 1978. He worked at that location for 16 years overseeing the facilities. He then spent another decade working at Taconic Farms in Germantown, NY, before retiring. Robert loved spending time in his garden, taking care of beautiful flowers, growing vegetables, and otherwise attending to the outdoor environment of the home. When spending time indoors, he created many pieces of furniture, skillfully crafted, and carefully planned. In addition to these projects, he was equally handy around the house and with cars. He used these skills, after retiring, to help others through the Town of Colonie’s Umbrella program. Robert was also an aficionado of jigsaw puzzles, sudoku, and other puzzles for more tranquil enjoyment. In addition to his work and past-times, since family was most important, he found time to among other things, help coach little league, lead Indian Guides, and be an Assistant Scoutmaster. Robert was a long time member of Christ Our Light, Roman Catholic Church, and its predecessor, St. Francis de Sales, in Loudonville, NY where he was active on the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and helped with various other events and tasks. On occasion his woodworking and building skills were put to good use there. Robert was predeceased by his wife, Dimma D. Fredericks. He is survived by his son, Lawrence D. (Heather) Fredericks, Esq., of Brooklyn, NY, and by his two brothers, Calvin (Carolyn) Fredericks, of Royersford, PA, and Wayne (Sharon) Fredericks, of Gallatin, TN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10:00 am in Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Albany Rural Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Robert’s family Wednesday, January 6, 2016 4:00 to 7:00 pm in Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Robert’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, light a candle or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Robert O. Fredericks

April 26, 1945 - January 1, 2016