Mr. Frederick Carl Buda

Having grown up in fall river I recall freddy as a wonderful man and drummer . Now trying to get a hold of smitty. Arthur smith.

I am very sorry to hear of Freddy passing on. He was a longtime friend of my dad Arthur Smith, a drummer from Fall River. He cried today as he told me what a wonderful man Freddy was. God bless you and your family Freddy Buda, may you rest with beautiful music. Michael Smith

I am so saddened to read of Fred's passing. He was a hero of mine from when I was a young lad. A common refrain in my household was "There goes Freddy!" whenever Arthur Fiedler let him loose.

Fred brought such a degree of musicianship and rhythm to those skins that has rarely been heard since.
I never did become a drummer (parental objections), but as a child I did imitate Fred as often as I could on whatever percussive objects I could find (usually old tissue boxes, tins, and...

I was just told of the passing of the Great Boston Pops Drummer Fred Budda.
He was good friend and I will miss him, my condolences, so sorry, to his family for their loss.
I am a member of the Symphony Hall House Crew and worked with Fred and my colleagues setting up his drum kit and anything he may have needed for his Pops performances and rehearsals.
God Bless, R.I.P. Fred,
Charlie Cassell

As a short tenor in the Holiday Pops concerts (1997-2001), I was usually center, front row, seated immediately behind Freddie. Before then, a friend in the TFC once said that he was one of the finest musicians she had ever seen. My initial reaction was "A drummer? Really?" Yes. He was the god father of percussion on that stage, and every other percussionist kept an eye on him. Sharing the stage with him was an honor and a highlight of my chorale career. Mac Sloan

So sorry for you lose Eli our prays are with you and your family love Rick and Nichole

Dear Mariam, Eli and David,
I am so sorry to hear of Freddy's passing. I can remember going to your house when I was very young with my Dad, Kenny Wenzel. I loved going to visit you all as I felt so welcomed and loved at your home. I enjoyed playing with the boys and having some wonderful meals. I just wanted to share the fond memories I have of your family. I'm sure Freddy will be greatly missed but will remain forever in all of our hearts. My Dad does not use a computer but sends...

I join the large chorus of people grateful for Fred Buda as a person and as a musician, contractor, story teller, friend, and all-around nice guy. We respected, appreciated, and enjoyed him in his earthly life and know he will energize and enhance any Celestial Ensemble with his collegiality, humor, and always excellent rhythm - - as he avowed It's about TIME.
Thank you Miriam and his family for providing the base for Fred's extraordinary contributions to music in Boston and to so many...