New York, New York
1936 - 2020Fred W. Oser, scholar, librarian, and violinist, died of heart failure, overlooking the Manhattan skyline on October 5, 2020, at the home of his partner, Linda Wasserman, in New York City. He was 83.He was born the day after Christmas in 1936 to Catherine Hoover and Frederick...
Read MoreI worked with Fred as a librarian. He glowed with intelligence and great capability. Elegantly interesting, it was a pleasure to share the reference desk. He loved his daughters and was lit with happiness when they connected on the phone. We all had to smile. This guy was our Renaissance man.
Judith Gannon
November 16, 2020 | Coworker
Fred, The voice mail you left from late Sept. is saved.. Our last chat a day later, will never forget.. The great times sitting next to you at Giants game and the moment that changed our lives 5th play into the NFC Championship game for you, The trip to the ER and for me 9 months later on Sept.11th..
Your Birthday Party in Dec .2001.. was so incredible ...
O the countless great times.. But , I m so grate full for the tutoring you did for my...
Rich Romanik
November 10, 2020 | Hicksville, NY | Friend
I did not know Fred Well, but I remember him walking the halls at William Penn and he seemed like such a nice guy - I remember him playing the violin in our high school orchestra. My condolences go out to his family...losing a loved one is very difficult indeed.
Nancy Shumaker Hughes
October 18, 2020 | Classmate
Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Simone Taylor
October 15, 2020
