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Frederick Arthur Shoemaker

1941 - 2020

Frederick Arthur Shoemaker obituary, 1941-2020, West Sand Lake, NY

Frederick Shoemaker Obituary

Shoemaker, Frederick Arthur WEST SAND LAKE Frederick Arthur Shoemaker, 78 of Werger Road, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frederick A. Shoemaker and Mary Elizabeth Werger Shoemaker; and husband of Allyson B. Coon Shoemaker. He had resided in the West Sand Lake area all his life and was a graduate of Averill Park High School and Albany Business College. Fred was a program analyst for New York State Department of Civil Services Building 1 for 20 years and was a 20 year veteran of the Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, darts and billiards. He was also a coach for Classie Lassies and played softball for the State. Survivors in addition to his wife include a son, Eric E. Shoemaker; a granddaughter, Brittany Lynn Tilley; and a sister, Mary Shoemaker. He was predeceased by a daughter, Courtney Lynn Tilley. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, West Sand Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Frederick Arthur Shoemaker to The Community Hospice, Gift Processing Center, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208 or American Lung Association 418 Broadway, 1st Floor, Albany, NY, 12207. To sign the guestbook, light a candle or for service directions, visit brycefh.com.



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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 21, 2020.

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Janine and Crystal

March 11, 2020

Fred will be missed here! His visits were always enjoyable!

Bruce Peters

February 24, 2020

sorry for your lost-Fred was truly a good man

Marty Bannan

February 22, 2020

Allyson, I'm so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We had many good times together.
He was a true friend I will always remember.

sandy giacomini

February 20, 2020

I worked with Fred at Civil Service for 20 plus years.He was a great guy.Rest in Peace.

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