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FREDERIC STERNBURG Obituary

STERNBURG, Frederic L. Age 95, beloved husband of Dorothy (Berger) Sternburg, died Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in Boston on July 2, 1926, he was the devoted son of Alexander and Ida ( Paris) Sternburg. Fred was a proud graduate of Boston Latin and Georgetown University, where he played football. He was a U.S. navy veteran serving during WWII after which he and Dorothy settled in Waltham and then Newton where they raised their 3 boys during their 68 year marriage. He was a Mason and a Shriner 32nd Degree. When not watching one of his beloved Boston sports teams, Fred and Dorothy loved to travel the world. Besides his wife Dorothy, he is survived by his three sons, Scott Sternburg, Wendy Sternburg, Harold and Mary Sternburg and Paul and Lisa Sternburg. Also, his 5 grandchildren, Ali Sternburg and her fiance Jason Stern, Erika Sternburg, Jonathan Sternburg, Andrew Sternburg and Ilana Sternburg. He was predeceased by his brother Burton Sternburg. A graveside Service and Memorial Observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Frederic may be made to the Carrol Center for the Blind in Newton or Marist Hill Nursing home in Waltham.. www.brezniakfd.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2021.

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Francis J. DiMento

October 26, 2021

Dorothy, it helps to smile a little, as I did when I was told by my two young grandsons that, among all my classmates, they will always remember Fred as the one who most amused them. They will never forget him as the winner of the 2015 Freddy Sternburg Prize. Stay strong.

Francis J. DiMento

October 25, 2021

Dorothy, not to compare my grief with yours, but the news of Fred's passing has me grieving with you. He will live in my happy memories until the end.

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