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AVERILL PARK - Frederick John Schafer, 81, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center, after a long illness.
Born in Hattiesburg, Miss., he was son of the late Frederick Schafer and Eleanor Connors Schafer; and husband of Ruth Ellen Portz Schafer. He had resided in Sand Lake for 50 years.
Fred was a sales manager for Genesee Brewing Company for 11 years, and a truck driver for the United States Postal Service general mail facility for 22 years, retiring in 2008.
He was a communicant of St. Henry's Church. A Vietnam Veteran, Fred was very proud of his time in the Marine Corps, and held dear to his heart his time spent stationed in Okinawa.
Having experience building furniture, a big book titled "carpentry," and a group of dedicated friends, Fred built his dream house for his family.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his two daughters, Amy (Steven) Schafer-Smith, Sand Lake and Alison (Jason) Fraley, Rotterdam; his grandchildren, Austin Smith and Schafer Fraley; his siblings, Carolyn (Fred) Bestle, Wynantskill, Janice Dewey, Cohoes, Janet Lasky and Karl (Stacy) Schafer, Sand Lake; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Henry's Church, 39 Old Route 66, Averill Park, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Frederick John Schafer to the St. Henry's Church, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.
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george mahar
Earlier today
many happy memories of our great times together at Alice's Resturant. rest in pease buddy. say hi to Mom and Cathy for me. my sympathies to Ruth and the kids
Bob & Cathey Lynch
Earlier today
Karl (& Stacey) & Family, there are no words that can take away the loss and pain you are going through. May the Peace & Healing of Christ be with you in the days ahead. RIP Fred.
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