Frederick John Jacoby

Frederick Jacoby, son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and neighbor passed away on October 30, 2025. He was 96. He was surrounded by family members and passed peacefully in his home.

Fred is predeceased by his wife, Nancy Gail Jacoby, and his brother Charles Edward Jacoby (Helen-also deceased), and eldest son, Patrick Charles (Lynn) Jacoby. He is survived by three remaining children, Michael Jacoby, Terry (Wendy) Jacoby, and Kimberly (Michael) Kaplan; grandchildren Peter Jacoby, Nicholas Jacoby, Claire Jacoby, Teri Grace Jacoby, Conor (Victoria) Jacoby, Jack DeJarnett, and Jason Kaplan; nephews, niece, and dear friends.

Fred graduated from Aquinas High School in Rochester, New York in 1947. He got his Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) Degree from the University of Rochester. He got his MA degree in chemistry from Indiana University. He was about to pursue his doctorate degree (Illinois University) when he had to go home to Rochester to assist his ailing father.

He met his future wife, Nancy Gail Kimmel, at a Rochester Red Wings game. They were married on July 7, 1956. They had four children.

Fred was a Senior Development Engineer for Eastman Kodak Company for 33 years. He retired in the early 90s and briefly sold cars. Later, he was hired as an independent contractor/consultant with a private firm which allowed him and his wife to travel to England (twice) and China.

Fred passed his athleticism (and his love of sports) down to his four children. Fred played basketball for Aquinas High School and played recreational basketball and softball well into his 40s. He was a CYO basketball coach. Fred was also an excellent golfer playing into his late 70s.

Fred loved model trains, fishing, rooting for specific teams (Rochester Royals and Red Wings, the Angels, and Clippers) and against others (Duke basketball, the Dodgers, the Yankees, and the Lakers), and even held a real estate license for a period of time.

Fred had a decades-long hearing problem which (at times) made communication a struggle. He was intelligent and strong-willed. He also had a great sense of humor. He loved his doggies (Bugsy and Buddy) and provided well for his family.

A celebration of life is TBD. Memorial donations (in lieu of flowers) can be made in Fred’s name to the American Cancer Society or the American Humane Society.