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Fred Nocera Obituary
1931 - 2020
Fred J. Nocera, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2020 at the age of 89. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris; nephew, Joe (Karin) Wasserstrom; as well as one great-niece and two great-nephews and niece, Kathleen Chesser. Fred was a devoted husband who supported Doris in her many volunteer and career endeavors. After high school he joined the Marines and subsequently attended Otterbein University where he excelled in many sports while also working for Conrail Railroad. Upon graduation, Fred taught high school and served as a baseball coach, where he was admired and well respected by his players even many years after he coached them. Later, Fred was inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. His love of baseball carried over into his personal life, as he played softball until well into his 80's. Preceded in death by his parents Giovanna and Salvatore Nocera, sister Francesca Clausen, and brothers Anthony, Joseph and Salvatore Nocera. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Monday, December 7 from 12noon-1:30pm followed by a service at 1:30pm. Pat Triplett, officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Joseph O'Keeffe
November 15, 2021
My sincere condolences on your loss, he was my baseball coach at Whetstone High School 1977-1979. He provided me great advice and counsel while going through a tough time in high school, and enjoyed reaching out to him well afterwards.
Regards,
Joseph O'Keeffe
Rick MacBlane
March 28, 2021
I just heard about Coach’s passing yesterday from Bill Pfeill. I am so sad to hear of Fred’s passing and my prayers go out to his family. I was fortunate to have known and played for Coach from 1970-1972 at Whetstone. He was the kind of man who brought out the best in everyone around him. I still to this day think about him and all that I learned from him. I will miss him very much. He was a coach, a teacher and most of all a true friend
Herb Sharfenaker USMC
December 8, 2020
God Bless and a Heartfelt Thank YOU for your service in The Corps. And Semper Fi. Marine.
ALSO- In 1981 Coach Nocera was inducted into the OHSBCA Hall of FAME. RIP.
Rich Dahn
December 4, 2020
You come across a limited amount of people in your life that help shape your own and are unforgettable. Mr. Nocera ( I still can’t call him Fred) was one of those people. Only so many can claim legendary status, and he was certainly one who was bigger than life. Rest In Peace after a life well lived.
Marv Benson
December 4, 2020
Condolences to Doris and family on hearing the sad news of coach Nocera's passing. Having played for Fred and being a student in his phys. ed and health classes at Mifflin, I always enjoyed the many discussions with him about sports and life. In later years when seeing him at Rofini's pizza in Westerville he would always recall the years of coaching his Mifflin teams. RIP Fred your life has been well lived.
Gregg Steger
December 4, 2020
My condolences to Coach Nocera's family and friends. While I never had the privilege of playing for Coach Nocera, I frequently competed against him and his Whetstone teams while playing baseball for Columbus West from 1973-75. We had frequent and memorable battles, and our rivalry was full of mutual respect. Fred was great coach and gentleman. He'll be missed.
Larry Eley
December 3, 2020
I played for Coach in 64 65 66 at Mifflin. He made us winners on and off the field. I joined the military right after graduation .I often have joked after going through his program Boot camp was easy.
God bless you coach.
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