Fred DaMert

I met Fred during his brief time working as an auto messenger for Bank of America. Our mutual love of photography put us together after work. and he introduced me to his "Spectarc" product launch. I have had the prism he gave me since and it has hung in many windows, from Montclair to three other stares and three European countries. The people that visited my home always asked about the prism which gave me an opportunity to remember and talk about Fred. He was one of many people I lost touch...

I owe Fred a book, lent to me in 1970-something, it spent years in a box that I finally unpacked after many moves. He had wanted it back, and ludicrously late as I was, I figured it was at least worth the gesture of sending it back. So I looked Fred up some months ago and that is how I came upon this obit, a surprise because I always thought of Fred as, well, eternal. I had been a fellow messenger at Bank of America, and fell into Fred's orbit, as a prismer of sorts, running around the Bay...

It was always amazing to be with Fred. He had a very quick wit, he was way faster than me. And, Oh My God, he was so so funny!! I miss you Fred!

Sad passing of a remarkable and wildly imaginative man. I met Fred at Bank of America where we worked as messengers together. I spent many hours in his warehouse studio in SF helping to polish his first prism design, one of which has hung in a window everywhere I have lived since the 1970's. The creative energy and love in the world is diminished without him, but his spirit remains.

Sailing with Fred, doing almost anything with Fred was wonderful. He could handle the things that scared the rest of us into submission.

Fred, you will be missed! What an amazing mind & contagious cheer. I feel so blessed to have worked with you and fortunate that I had the chance to share some of your wonderful products with so many kids. And thanks for the tip about the signal light on top of Mt. Diablo. You were always full of tidbits and trivia. Vaya con Dios! Jim Garber, Discovery Toys

That's not a shooting star, that's just Fred sparklng-up the sky as he did our lives when he walked among us. My gratitude to him for his mentoring and the joy he brought to all of his collegues through his endeavors. Many students may not know his name, but they know his products which inspire curiosity and induce a love for science.

Gail and family I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was an awesome, unique man. I was blessed to have known him, his kind, generous, inquisitive spirit.

What a beautiful tribute to a creative soul - Gail and family please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family -he was too young to lose.