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Frederic Shaheen Obituary
it is with great sadness that we announce our longtime friend, Freddie the Frog has passed. Fred Shaheen, age 75, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. A 1961 graduate of Glenwood High School, he retired from Procter and Gamble. Freddie was the host of Sunday Morning classics on Rock 106.9 (WRQK-FM) for decades. Every Sunday morning he would start his broadcast with The Rascals, “It's a Beautiful Morning.” Over the years, he was welcomed at sock hops, benefits, reunions and weddings as an Entertainer and Disc Jockey. Freddie retired from Rock 106.9 in 2015. Freddie was one of a kind; his love was working with his family and being on the radio. He loved his beloved fans as well. Freddie was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Massillon Moose Lodge, North Canton Eagles and Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents Masid and Margaret (Esber) Shaheen. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte; two children Renee Shaheen (Chuck McDevitt) and Tony (Joni) Shaheen; two brothers the Very Rev. Fr. Joseph (Diane) Shaheen and Dr. Masid (Joan) Shaheen. Also survived by four grandchildren Tony (Taylor) Shaheen, Austin Shaheen, Macie Shaheen, and Michael McDevitt.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, with Trisigion services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Fr. Michael Corbin, Rev. Fr. Basil Shaheen and the Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Shaheen officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Louis Shaheen for all of his care over the years, along with Dr. Raza Kahn.
Freddie, “ I did it my way.”
Rossi (330) 492-5830
www.rossifuneralhomeinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederic Shaheen
matt
May 27, 2025
Was just listening to meat loaf with my wife, reminiscing about how Freddy the frog introduced me to so much music (Phil keaggy/ glass harp the most memorable). Very sad to see he passed, but wow, he affected so many lives. I'll always celebrate his legacy.
Chris Rothwell
January 21, 2023
I miss you my friend. You were and always be a great friend. Love ya!! Don´t worry I´m always switching my friend!
James and Anita Leeders
October 27, 2016
We are sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Linda Sherlin
October 23, 2016
Charlotte and family. Prayers to all in the loss of a husband and father. Deepest sympathy.
Kerry Dougherty
October 23, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers.
Bernie & Connie Kieffer
October 21, 2016
Charlotte, Renee, Tony
We are so saddened to learn of Fred's passing. He was a great person and will be dearly missed. He left so many wonderful memories with everyone he met and was a friend to all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Freddie and Becky Bors
October 20, 2016
Sending Peace, Light and Love to Renee and her family. We will always cherish longtime memories of her father "Freddie the Frog" for putting a great spin on life! Much love today, tomorrow and everyday.
Connie Joseph Rocissono
October 20, 2016
Charlotte I'm thinking of you. Fred was a great guy and known by everyone who came in or out of Canton Ohio. You'll still feel him with you, trust me.
Tamara Burnett
October 19, 2016
I was so saddened to hear of Fred's passing. I will always remember him as a loving man who always greeted me with a warm smile and a big hug - even when I was no longer part of the "family". God bless to Tony and Joni and the rest of the family.
Mike Humbert
October 19, 2016
Charlotte, Renee, Tony
Very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy.
Pam Shankle
October 18, 2016
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you, Renee and your mom and family. I am truly so sorry for your loss. It is a big loss for so many in this community. He was so friendly, never forgot a face and touched so many through the music he played. Much love! :(
Erin Danley
October 18, 2016
Sending my thoughts and prayers in this sad time.Freddie the frog was a great person he knew my parents real well I remember going to the Giesen with my parents when he would dj there.
Sandi Thompson
October 18, 2016
God Bless, such a wonderful human being. He's spinning his vinyl in Heaven. Condolences to his family.
Nancy Hartman
October 18, 2016
My condolences to the family.
Freddie was a friend and a great promoter of "Yesterday's Songs" in the '80's.
October 18, 2016
A kind and wonderful friend. Many years of laughter...His generosity and spirit will continue to inspire..We will miss you.
Mike and Robin Watson
Sandy Jeffries
October 17, 2016
So sorry to hear about "Frog".. I always took my records to GHS every week for Fred to play from his set-up in the library and open the door (GHS) so we could dance on the mall at lunch, and also for our sock hops. Rest in Peace, Fred.
Joe Fromme
October 17, 2016
Freddie was a good friend to me as I was growing up
The coed dances were steping stones of my life
My Band The Innocent Bystanders played for Freddie many times even when he worked for O'Neils
He was our Wolf Man Jack
RIP my friend
Pamela Ross
October 17, 2016
ALWAYS thought of legendary Mr. Freddie & his strong full-of-music Soul whenever I heard/played Rascals "Beautiful Morning"- and what a kind and charitable character he had. He embodied all the joie de vivre of the music he spun & (Also smiled remembering Dr. Masid & Dr. Gus- by connection..). Deepest sympathies, ,Renee
& all Family.
Pamela Ross
Mike and Theresa Wyant
October 17, 2016
RIP Freddie!!! Thank you for the lifetime of memories you've given to us!! You're a very big part of our karaoke business becoming successful and now every time I load a song for a singer I know you are there with me. Condolences to the entire Shaheen family!!
Keith Hamilton
October 17, 2016
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Freddie the Frog. I worked with him for 13 years, and he would always accommodate me with my requests when I called him. I think he enjoyed playing Grand Funk Railroad's "I'm Your Captain" as much as I enjoyed hearing it.
Freddie was also a great friend and mentor to me as I started in the radio business. He helped me out, did favors for me and even DJ'd my first wedding. I haven't seen Freddie in a few years, but I will always look back on my time spent with him as time well spent.
What a fantastic man and wonder human being!
Sharon Gribble
October 17, 2016
To the shaheen family , sorry to hear about the loss of Fred aka Freddie the frog , he was a sweet person.all around guy , he was a great person, I miss him on the radio as well as listening to the records he played at the dj gigs , r.i. p . Freddie , you were well liked by all , love ya froggie ,you did it your way
Your Stark County Fans
October 17, 2016
RIP, Freddie the Frog ...
Deepest Sympathy to the Shaheen Family,
Robert n Amy Daniels
October 17, 2016
Our Prayers and Condolences are with your family in this time of need.
jason gribble
October 17, 2016
Rest in heaven Freddie the Frog. You were one heck of a man. You will ne greatly missed. So many memories with you and my father together. You will never leave my memory that's for sure. You always closed the show with"I did it my way" the king Elvis Presley. Now you will be the king disc jockey doing it your way. Gone but never forgotten. You are a legend Freddie.
October 17, 2016
Rest in peace dear cousin Freddie.
Freddie was the youngest of 26 cousins born of six brothers who immigrated from Syria over 100 years ago.
Freddie you will always be with us in our hearts.
Cousin Louie
Laila Corey
October 17, 2016
I am deeply saddened upon learning of Freddy's passing into eternal life. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Unfortunately, I have only seen Freddy once in the last many years. It was at a family wedding and, of course, there were many people in our midst. He motioned for me to sit next to him for awhile and it was as if none of those years had intervened. He was so sweet and always so friendly......and we had such a fun conversation
I only wish I could have tuned into his radio shows...I understand he was such a great radio personality!
I send my deepest love and my prayers to dearest Charlotte and their beloved children and grandchildren and to the entire family, as well as their many friends. May Freddy rest in eternal peace.
Kristina Perkins, from Dr. Khans office
October 17, 2016
My thoughts are with you. Fred was the type of person to make an impression, and her certainly did for me. I will miss him dearly.
Mary Gallion
October 17, 2016
You have my sincere sympathy in the loss of Fred.
"Freddie the Frog " was an icon in the Massillon Moose Lodge #481 in it's hay day ! And he was loved by so many !!
RIP "Freddie the Frog" !
Mary A Gallion
Gary K Leeper
Randy Faulkner
October 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 17, 2016
Charlotte, Renee, Tony, and family - Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Freddie was such an awesome and inspiring man. He lived his life to the fullest and just made everyone around him happy! I will always remember him from the old days at the Conestoga, playing at our wedding, and, of course, the Geisen Haus. Peace be with all of you. Love, Jimbo and Kim Sanford
Darleen Schiavo
October 17, 2016
WOW! we worked at WRQK at the same time, I completely forgot about that. Freddie you're a legend! God bless your soul. Rest in eternal peace.
Carol Pritt
October 17, 2016
.....the perfect example of a great human being
Kathie Covey
October 17, 2016
Such a loss; we loved his spirit! We will miss seeing him at the store. Sympathy to all of his family.
Kathie & Rod Covey
Patricia Spence-Davis
October 17, 2016
What a marvelous man who will be missed by all who knew him. Deepest sympathy to the families and to Stark County.
Don and Rose Bardnell
October 17, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathy
James Hubbs
October 16, 2016
Freddy was a longtime friend. We will miss you but never forget you. Heaven recieved a special angel.
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