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Frederick Short Obituary

SHORT, FREDERICK P., 66, of School Street, Lincoln died Tuesday February 28 at Florida Hospital Tampa. He was born in Pawtucket, son of the late Frederick and Ada (Inglis) Short. Fred was a graduate of Pawtucket West and served his country as a USA Ranger combat veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was an active member in the Vietnam Veterans of America in Rhode Island and local Chapter 818. Fred is survived by his sister Dorothy and two sons Joshua and Zachary. Calling hours will be held at Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home 530 Smithfield Ave. Pawtucket Thursday from 6-8pm. Burial will be held Friday at 10am at RI Veterans Cemetery, 301 South Country Trl. Exeter, RI. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Fred Short's memory may be made to VVA Chapter 818. 333 Victory Highway, N Smithfield, RI 02896.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Short

21 Entries

Laura C Lehigh

March 1, 2023

Dear Fred, I think of you daily, talk about you often and will love you forever. It isn't fun living in a Fredless World!

Louise Chandler

April 16, 2012

Rest in peace, Fred. You and Max will be forever missed. The joy and hope you brought to others can never be taken away.

April 16, 2012

I am very sad to learn of the passing of Fred. I knew Fred for 6 years at the Providence Va Medical Center. He was a wonderful source of encouragement for many veterans. He was one of the first veterans to proudly display his dog that he had obtained from the VA to help with his medical condition. He brought the dog almost daily to the Providence VA for the first 6 months. This writer helped him obtain his dog. Rest in peace, Fred.
Louise Chandler

Laura Lehigh

March 29, 2012

I met Fred in the 1980's when fate threw us together to re-experience and then ultimately come to terms with our own personal losses as the result of the Vietnam War. For over twenty-five years, we were together in spirit, if not always in proximity.

Fred was the type of guy who knew and was liked by pretty much everyone. He proved that to me when he accompanied me to my 25th Classical High School reunion (where he didn't attend high school...) and one of my classmates, upon seeing the two of us walk in together, gave a hearty shout across the room, "FRED SHORT!!!" After that, I always teased him that I couldn't take him anywhere.

That same fate that brought us together at the beginning brought us together again at the end. I was with Fred at his Florida home when he was stricken, and I was honored to stay by his side until he died. As a couple, our history was a long and difficult one; but in the end, and of all the things I know best about him, what I know about Fred is that he was my best friend. His death is a terrible loss to all of us who knew and loved him, and an especially difficult loss for me. As another here has so eloquently stated already, he will remain in my heart forever.

Carole Del Bonis

March 21, 2012

Very sad to hear of the passing of this kind man and loyal friend. Sincere condolences to Zach, Josh, and Fred's family. I met Fred many years ago when he purchased his condo in Lincoln, and we've remained friends ever since. He would always come to say hello at open houses in the building, and most recently with Max! He never failed to mention how proud he was of his boys. My thoughts are with you at this time.

March 12, 2012

My sincere condolences to Fred's family. I met him with Max, the great & gentle mastiff, who accompanied Fred whenever he visited the Lincoln Public Library where I work. Max is such a wonderful dog; I always visited with him & Fred when they stopped in. I didn't learn of Fred's passing until yesterday when I read Bob Kerr's column on Fred & Max. Nice tribute! Fred was a very nice man; he touched a lot of hearts. Sincerely, Gretchen Hanley, Librarian @ LPL

March 11, 2012

Fred was a good friend and a great inspiration to me. We often talked abosut the military, as I have twenty seven years in the Navy. He was also my neighbor for many years. God bless everything that he did for the veterans. My office is covered with military stuff that he gave me over the years. I will remember him always. [email protected]
Bob McBride

Susan Moore

March 9, 2012

I've enjoyed knowing Fred as a neighbor at Higland Falls for nearly 15 years. We shared some great talks in the parking lot, including the day he came home with Max (who I held with one hand...no kidding!!) There was never a day that Fred didn't have a story to tell, especially about his beloved veteran brothers and sisters ("I cooked a ham/turkey/brownies/etc. today and I'm bringing it to the VA"). He was a kind, caring, generous, feisty friend who will truly be missed. My best to Zak and Josh...your dad was a good man.

Trisha Correia

March 9, 2012

May you be at peace, Fred. I'll miss you at our dinners at Cracker Barrel and the holidays. You will be sadly missed.
Trisha Correia, Tiverton, RI

John King

March 8, 2012

I am curious to know if this is the same Fred Short who once worked at Metropolitan P&L Insurance Company in Warwick.

March 8, 2012

It was a shock when we heard the news of Fred's passing. Fred really was a true gentleman and friend. Such a loyal pal to Max as well. We knew how much he loved his children from the big smile on his face when he spoke of them. He was a character at times and made us all laugh. He remains in our thoughts & hearts. Pleast accept our deepest sympathy.

Linda, Rick & Wanda

Steven Paterson

March 8, 2012

Fred is missed, but will always be remembered and will be in my heart forever.

Lori Scungio

March 8, 2012

Fred, you will be missed by all your friends here @ the Providence VA medical Center. We will miss seeing Max & getting his sloppy kisses too <3 ~Lori

March 8, 2012

I feel very badly to have lost Mr. Short-he always came by with Max to see us at the VA knowing that Max made us so happy. May he have all the happiness in heave that he gave to others on this earth.

Alice Frezza
VA Hospital

Haver Hunter

March 8, 2012

I went to highschool with Fred and he continued to be a loyal friend to my family, visiting my husband when he was hospitalized with cancer. Fred's had a great sense of humor and such courage in fighting his disease over so many years. He was very proud of his boys.

March 7, 2012

Dorothy, It was with deep sadness when I heard of Freds passing.But I couldnt help but smile at the thought of the fun we all had as kids at the ball field. Even then he was a gentleman and cared for so many people. I hope you find comfort in knowing hes with your Mom.
Martha (Quinn) LaPorte

March 7, 2012

Fred - you will be missed!
JFB

March 7, 2012

We had afew laughs together. Always enjoyed his company. He got me into the VVA as a fellow veteran we will miss you. I hope GOD gives you a big WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!
Howard Goebel

March 7, 2012

A gentleman,funny guy,true veterans' advocate and loving dad was Fred.My sincere condolences to all. Bryan Pilz Pawtucket,RI

Ken Howe

March 7, 2012

My sincere sympathy to the family of Fred Short .
He was a true veteran advocate & a proud dad
You will always be remembered & missed .
Thanks for the "memories "
Brother,,,,,,, Ken

Wayne Smith

March 7, 2012

Dear Zachary, Joshua and Fred's Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing of Fred.

Fred was a unique man and one who truly loved you. More than anything, Fred was proud of you, his sons!

In addition to serving our Nation with honor, Fred helped untold numbers of Vietnam Veterans before it was popular to do so. He was an invaluable leader, a serious patriot and a special friend.

Your family and Fred's spirit will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Brother Wayne

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