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1938
2017
3700 Forest Lawn Dr
Matthews, North Carolina
Fredrick James Samperi, 78 of Matthews, NC, passed away March 10, 2017. Fred, a graphic designer/photographer, was born June 27, 1938, in Paterson, NJ and was a graduate of the NYC High School of Industrial Art and The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. His career began in advertising art with NY-based advertising agencies and he created hundreds of book jackets along with corporate advertising art in his home studio. Fred was a member of The Society of Illustrators.
In 1961, Fred was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Knox, KY where he served as an illustrator in the instructional services department painting portraits of military officials and was honorable discharged in 1963. He married Elaine Arcon in 1968, moved to the suburbs of Westchester County, NY, and was blessed with a daughter.
After years in freelance, Fred began working for magazine publishers that included Time Inc., Gruner & Jahr, and retired from The Conde Nast Publications. He worked on the following magazines Vogue, GQ, Gourmet, Brides, Life and Parents.
He loved the outdoors and was a member of the renowned Camp Fire Club of America. Fred had a passion for fly fishing and was deft at tying flies and building custom rods. The Samperi's retired to Waynesville, NC in 2001 and ten years later, they moved to the Charlotte area. Fred is remembered as a quiet, artistic, and modest man who had a quirky sense of humor. He lived with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease for numerous years without complaint.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife Elaine; daughter Monique Samperi-Brooks and her husband Steven Brooks; father-in-law Howard Arcon; grandsons Austin Arcon Brooks and Griffin Fredrick Brooks; brother Richard Samperi and lifelong childhood friend Raffaele Russo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph and Mary Cancellieri Samperi, and his brother, Charles Joseph Samperi, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 and 4:00 pm and from 7:00 and 8:30 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC. Memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.heritagecares.com.
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We were deeply saddened to learn of Fred's death. Since Monique and Steve's marriage many years ago, Fred had become a quiet but strong presence at our family gatherings. The memories we made on those occasions will remain close to our hearts, and alive in the stories we will tell as the Brooks children grow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love from Cindy, Bob, Evan, Matthew and Meghan Gamble
Cindy and Bob Gamble
Family
March 17, 2017
So sorry to hear the sad news, Fred was a very nice person to work with, have good memories of him,
my deepest condolences to the family
Naomi Farber
Naomi Farber
March 16, 2017
Im am sorry to hear of your lose Fred was a such a wonderful man a true "Gentlemen"
christine hackett
March 16, 2017
Elaine,so very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We shared hard work at Conde' and the pleasures of Hunting and Fishing. He was a great teacher for my Sons and we will all miss him & happy times together! LOVE, Serafino Cambareri
Serafino J Cambareri
March 16, 2017
a loved one
March 13, 2017
Monique,
Please accept our condolences and know that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts.
Love...The Ellinger Family
Diane Racioppo
March 13, 2017
I grieve with you Elaine and your family on the death of Fred. I know your pain, but know the joyous resurrection of your dear beloved husband. I too have lived with the pain of Parkinson's when I lost my wonderful husband Len to the disease just a year ago. My love and blessings to you all. Nancy Johansson
March 13, 2017
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