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Fred Counts Obituary

Fred G. Counts, 40, loving father of Zackary and Alexandra; brother of Laura Meyers, Christine Ruminer, Sara Lioni, Jennifer Stoner, and Mark, Tod, Victoria, and Jill Counts; son of Frances and Richard, came to peace in the arms of his family on May 26, 2007. Fred grew up in Phoenix, played soccer and graduated from Apollo High before returning to his native Chicago. There he married and proudly helped to raise his two wonderful children until recently reestablishing residence in Phoenix. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles of the Counts, Meyers, Ruminer, Stoner, Lioni, Ryder, Burdick, Grant, Rosenbaum, Tilsley, and Etienne families as well as his former wife, Lisa Perez-Counts and her family. Arrangements for viewing have been made by the A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jerome's Catholic Church,10815 North 35th Ave., Phoenix, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 31.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 29, 2007.

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Robert Shaughnessy

July 12, 2024

Sad story

Laura Meyers

October 22, 2007

Well Brother almost five months have passed since you left us- I think I miss you more now than I did right after you left.Knowing you are finally at peace makes it tolerable. Your children are well and Mark and I talk about you all the time often laughing because you were a funny guy. I love you and miss you very much. Later Brother, Love Laura

Victoria counts

June 28, 2007

Fred, as I sit here and think of you I am so very thankful that I got the chance to spend a few weeks living with you before i moved to Washington. I must say I thank God every day that Liam, Aiden and myself were lucky enough to have you there for us. You were such a big help to us...we all love you Fred and will miss you more than you will EVER know. Thank you brother for being YOU. LOVE FOREVER, Victoria and boys

sara counts- lioni

June 27, 2007

Dear Fred,
I’ve put off writing this, not from lack of caring, but more from not knowing how to say what I want to say.
I got a call that I never expected, concerning you. I left as soon as I could but never got to say good-bye in person. I am comforted in the thought that you knew I was on my way and that I loved you.

The experiences that one has during their lives, adds to what one becomes. Although I never got to be a “full time sis” I do believe that we shared a lot of memories that formed us into the people we have become. My childhood memories are full of you and what we all got up too.
As a man, when I saw you last, you where proud and rightly so. Your love for your children and wife shone like a beacon. I’m sad I didn’t get the chance to see you after that summer.

You’re my brother, I love you and my thoughts and prayers go out to all that loved you and will miss you. Especially Zach and Alli. They won’t get the chance to grow-up and spend time with you like I did.

Love you always,
Sara

Emma Meyers

June 27, 2007

i miss you uncle fred
i hope that you found peace in your heart.
you were always a really funny guy
every time someone was with you they were always really happy
i am honored that i got you as my uncle.

i miss you
love, Emma

Emma Meyers

June 26, 2007

my uncle fred was areally great man.my uncle fred was always really funny
he always would make every one around him happy.
my uncle fred was a good dad, a good friend, a good son, and a good brother.

i miss you uncle fred!!!!

MICHELLE THOMAS

June 11, 2007

FRED IT WAS NICE TO MEET YOU WHEN YOU CAME TO VISIT LAURA IN WASHINGTON LAST SUMMER I HOPE YOU ARE AT PEACE WE WILL ALWAYS REMEBER YOU

conor stoner

June 10, 2007

Uncle Fred,I love you so much every time I think about you I cry. Love Conor

conor stoner

June 10, 2007

I love you so much every time I think about you I cry.

Tyler Stoner

June 10, 2007

Uncle Fred - I will miss you more than you know. I really liked discussing sports with you and watching games, Da Bears, Da Bulls!!! You are funny. Everyone misses you soooo much my mom, grandma, grandpa Zack and Allie and everyone. I really like hanging out with your kids too, Love Ty

Jennifer Stoner (Counts)

June 10, 2007

Big Brother - Im grateful to have spent your last days with you I wish you didnt have to go. I hope you are in peace now. I know you are still here with us in spirit!!! Funny Guy!!! I love you.

Liam & Aiden Counts

June 9, 2007

We love you uncle Fred

Devon Burdick

June 9, 2007

Fred-
you are one of the funniest people I have ever known. I always knew that when you were around there would be laughs and good times.
My favorite memory is when you and Mark, non-stop in Wisconsion said Era. Era started and ended every sentence for the 8 days I was there.

I love you

Victoria Counts

June 9, 2007

I love you big brother

Judy Carter

June 7, 2007

Lisa,Zack & Alley
May God Be With You in your time of sorrow; Fred was truly a Special type of guy

Laura Meyers

June 6, 2007

I love you Brother and miss you so much. I hope you finally found peace in your heart.God bless you .

Dan Creek

June 1, 2007

Lisa, Zack and Alley
My prayers and thoughts are with you....

If I was wishing your dad farewell, I would tell him:
Fred,
I’ll miss you. I’ll miss hanging out with you, hearing your stories & quips, snorkeling, biking & walking the beach in Mexico together, playing with all your latest toys like the fart machine, swimming gloves, video cameras & nerf footballs, and the like.
I always found you to be a fun loving, funny and nice guy. You loved your wife & kids deeply. I hope you are at peace. I will miss you.

Nena Lopez

May 30, 2007

Lisa, Allie & Zack
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your extended families. God's Blessings.

Lopez Family

May 30, 2007

Lisa, Zack and Alley
Our prayers and thoughts are with you....
Love the Lopez Family

Eleanor,Erin and Sarah Ulanowicz

May 30, 2007

Zack and Alley
Are thoughts and prayers are with you especailly at this time,
We love you two very much.

Hope Ziarko

May 30, 2007

Lisa,Zack & Allie
We will always have our great memories of Fred. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time.
Love the Ziarkos

John and Sherri Wheeler

May 29, 2007

Fran and Rick, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Leslie Torpy (Kulling)

May 29, 2007

Fred will be missed by many and we have fond memories of spending time together in Chicago on Wood Street.

Lisa, kids and Grant Family- My heart breaks. My prayers and thoughts are with you all every day.

Your Friend,
Leslie Torpy (Kulling)

Joseph Wheeler

May 29, 2007

Fran, Rick and Kids:

I'm so sorry to hear about your lost Fred was a great guy always been super to my family.

Julie Carnithan

May 29, 2007

Zack and Allie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love
Julie

Julie Carnithan

May 29, 2007

Aunt Fran,Uncle Rick,Laura,Mark,Chris,Vicki,Jen, and Jill.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Julie

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