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Frederick Renker Obituary
Frederick D. Renker 75 of Ansonia entered into eternal rest on Monday surrounded by his loving family. He is the husband of Ann Kathleen Solsbury Renker. Born in Derby on June 9,1946 son of the late George and Beulah (Shelton) Renker. Fred was employed in the Mechanical Engineering Dept. of Griffin Hospital for 30 years, a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Navy, member of the David S. Miles American Legion Post 174 and was a avid motorcycle rider. He was a past member of the Oxford Center Fire Dept. and the Hilltop Fire Dept. of Ansonia. Survivors besides his wife are brother Richard G. Renker of Taunton, MA. numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and 1 great-grandnephew predeceased by one daughter Shannon LeLacheur. Calling Hours will held on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. with face masks required in the Bennett Funeral Home, 91 N. Cliff St., Ansonia on Friday his funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady Queen of the Apostle Church of Derby for a mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt St. Peters Cemetery with full Military Hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Pancreatic Cancer Research or O.L.Q.A.C. in care of the Funeral Home.
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Tiffany Marsh
November 28, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. He was a coworker of mine at Griffin and a dear friend to my mom, Colleen. Such a nice person always happy to help anyone in need. My love goes out to his family during this difficult time.
Wendel Jr and Edie Seyler
November 19, 2021
so very sorry Kathy to hear of Fred's passing- he was such a kind and friendly man and a fine neighbor to the Seyler family. May he be in peace now and with his family before him and all pain is gone. Love and caring
paul macala
November 18, 2021
Fred was a workmate of mine at Griffin Hospital. He was a true professional to work with. I could always count on Fred for advice and assistance whenever asked of him. We did a few fundraiser walks together at Wesleyan and along the Hudson River in NY for the Crohn's Foundation. It was my great pleasure to know Fred. My deepest sympathies to his family in this sorrowful time. Paul Macala
The Rzeszutek family
November 18, 2021
We were so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We have not been in touch for a while, but we have such good memories of Fred from when we were growing up together on Riggs Street. Please accept our condolences and know that Fred is fondly remembered by his old friends and neighbors.
Joe LaRue
November 18, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
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Stephen Leonetti
November 18, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Marian&Scott Wither,Louise Stefancin
November 18, 2021
So sad to hear of Fred´s passing.My prayers are with the family.Though I only made the trip to Connecticut three or four times Fred and Kathy always opened up their house to host family get together`s there.They made you feel welcomed. Fred was so down to earth to me and my family, a salt of the earth human being.And I can´t forget we always had FUN there. May he Rest In Peace.So sorry for your loss
Tom Clifford
November 17, 2021
Dear Ann. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Fred was a blue collar, salt of the earth guy. Enjoyed our discussions during our drives to JFK. A proud USN veteran and participant in Rolling Thunder, his joy was the open road! And Halloween for the neighborhood kids. May his live for you, comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
Sincerely,
Les Aldrich
November 17, 2021
I remember Fred to be a genuine, caring being with a great sense of humor and recall family gatherings at his home in Oxford. He once sold me a 1964 Pontiac Tempest with no front passenger seat and a damaged rear fender. When I questioned the deficiencies, he just smiled and said $75.00 and it is yours. (I bought the car).
In later years we talked about our love for motorcycles and spoke about going on a ride some day. I hear we can ride in heaven, so until then my friend, rest in peace.
A Fellow US Navy Sailor
November 17, 2021
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. Your watch is over, rest in peace.
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