Fred AUERBACH

In the autumn of 1950, Fred and I became best friends. Some time after, Fred said, "Let's play tennis, Danny!" I was as physically clumsy as I was socially awkward. "Oh, I can't, Freddie! My father tried to teach me three years ago, but I wasn't even able to master the grip and serve." "I can teach you, Danny," said Fred. So one sunny afternoon, we met at the wonderful Reservoir Oval Park where my father had tried and failed to teach me tennis three years earlier. We entered what may...

While we don´t know Mr. Auerbach personally, we always enjoy "his" bench in Holmby Park. We thank him for his kind entreaty to "Enjoy a walk in the park." Thank you!

Fred was the nicest boy in class of 1953 at the Bronx High School of Science.

Fred & Ruth were my first landlords. When I moved from Indiana to Los Angeles, I remember having a lovely chat with them about my new life and career goals and life in general at their kitchen table before signing my lease. Fred was an engaging person and I’ll always fondly remember his voice and mannerisms. Fred and Ruth were sweethearts and I enjoyed a good relationship with them as one of their tenants. When I last talked with Ruth years ago, I had learned Fred had a stroke. My...

Pete and Nancy, while I only met Fred two times, I always knew how much he meant to you, and was so sorry to learn of his passing. May you have comfort in your joyful memories of your brother.

Fred was a very special person who made a positive difference in the lives of those who met him. He honored people and worked tirelessly to insure that those in his "charge" were always treated with respect and dignity. His passing is a loss to society.