Fred C. Laccabue

I didn't have the pleasure of being around Fred (Mr. Laccabue) for a very long time.

I never once doubted your genuine quality when I was around you. You treated me with such care and friendliness, even showing an interest in my well-being and life, and I'm not even sure if the last time I hugged you goodbye that I knew it would be the last. Although I only had a short year with you, I was sad to hear about your passing. Thank you for the wonderful memories, especially those of you...

Our belated condolences to the Laccabue family. I stopped by to see my daddy tonight who remembered Fred as his lifelong best friend. From St. Mel's to University of Illinois and long beyond. Enjoyed meeting him over the years. Julie Baumgartner Brandis

My sincerest condolences to Michelle and Michael on Fred's passing. Fred was a good man and good friend and he will be missed.

Fred hired me into cdc in 1964 and was my manager for my early FORTRAN years. I didn't see him much as he was already a second level manager. But as a manager and leader he got us what we needed to complete our assignments and treated us all fairly and with respect. Later in the Poker Game was when we became friends. I was one friend who contributed much to his bank account. He truly "knew when to hold 'em, knew when to fold 'em." And I have many Laccabue stories from the last fifty years.

When we were little Dad told us kids that if we saved up half the money for a television set he would pay the other half. After two years and by the age of 9, saving my allowance, I would finally have $36 for half. It was an exciting day with Dad and I came home with a small black and white, complete with antennae ears. A few years later, Dad would loan me money to help me purchase my third home. I was short on the down payment and needed a bit extra. Dad did not believe in handouts, he...

We'll miss you cousin Fred. You made everyone feel special in your company -God bless you.

I remember so many wonderful family moments with Freddie. Many were in Sault Ste. Marie when he would visit with his Mom and Dad in our early years of growing up. I also remember when my Mom took me to Chicago when I was about 5 years old and we had fun times. Freddie always made me laugh. To celebrate my parents 50th Anniversary we made a trip to Cupertino to see my Dad's sister, Auntie Annie. Freddie and Michelle were generous hosts and Michael was about 8 years old and thinking about...

There are so many highlights in my growing up years that include Freddie! My "big" cousin who always looked at you like you were the only person in the room. I believe he was very proud of his heritage and every time he came to our humble little town he was like a sponge trying to soak up each moment to charish for another day. A generous man who despite his station in life talked to all as an equal. I can't imagine hearing a wonderful violin solo, or opera without remembering with love my...

In many ways he was the best manager I ever had. His perpetual smile made him a frightening opponent at the poker table. Fifty years is a long time for a poker game. I hope you find one on the other side.