Norwich - Atty. Frederick C. "Fred" Berberick Jr. of West Hartford passed away peacefully March 1, 2024. Fred was born in Norwich Oct. 25, 1933, to Mary (Fitzgerald) and Frederick Berberick. He was predeceased by his wife Winifred (Mellor) Berberick; and his sister Ann Marie (Berberick) Dutilly. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Michael) Gualtieri of West Hartford, and Sheila (David) Casey of Mystic; grandchildren, Michael Gualtieri III, Tyler (Joanna) Gualtieri and Alyssa Gualtieri; and great-granddaughter Elawynn (Winnie) Gualtieri.

A lifelong Norwich resident, Fred and Winnie moved to West Hartford in 2014, for health reasons and to be closer to their daughters. Fred attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1951. He received a bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1955, and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut Law School in 1963. Fred practiced law in Norwich at Berberick, Murphy, Devine & Whitty, retiring in 2003.

Fred was elected as a Norwich City Councilor in 1965, and then as a state representative in the Connecticut General Assembly for two terms beginning in 1968, serving the 62nd District. He was the Town Attorney for Franklin, and also served as an adjunct law professor at Mitchell College. Fred served on the New London County Bar Association grievance committee. NLCBA also honored Fred for his many years of practice.

Fred met his lifetime love, Winifred Mellor, in the sixth grade at St. Patrick School. They married in 1956, and were together for 62 years. Fred and Winnie spent time attending their grandchildren's many sporting events, enjoying their home on Cape Cod and in Naples, Fla. The Cape held many special memories - Sheep Pond, basketball in the circle and Fred's expert planning of the annual July 4th Family Olympics. They leave behind many friends on the Cape with whom they lunched weekly at the Hyannis Yacht Club, where the "Old Grand-Dad" bourbon flowed.

Fred was a long-time UConn men's basketball fan and season ticket holder at the Field House, Hartford Civic Center (XL Center) and Gampel Pavilion. He enjoyed the annual trip to New York City for the Big East basketball tournament. In 1999, he attended the Final Four tournament in St. Petersburg with his grandchildren and witnessed UConn's historic win over Duke to win their first national championship. Additionally, Fred's hobbies included cod fishing with friends at Cape Cod and Old Grand Dad bourbon.

The family would like to thank Mirka Nowicki and Alston Creary for their loving support and care for Fred.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 213 Broadway, Norwich, with burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 815 Boswell Avenue, Norwich. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ipffoundation.org/donate. "You will never meet a nicer guy."

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Published by The Day on Mar. 5, 2024.

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Dorothy Pamphile

March 18, 2024

Well, Frederick family I am so sorry for your loss, the place will be very quiet without him, he will be missed

Dorothy Pamphile

March 17, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss, may his soul rest in peace

Judith Tolk

March 7, 2024

Sheila, my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father; I so enjoyed spending time with him during your beautiful wedding weekend on the Cape. He was so warm, friendly, genuine, interesting to talk to, funny, gregarious, intelligent, personable, and fun to be with; (the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, btw)!
He was so blessed to have you as his beloved and attentive daughter -- you and Dave gave him such excellent care over the years, and especially during the last few months and weeks of his life. It was so thoughtful of you to ask him what his favorite book was and then to go ahead and read all 888 pages of The Winds of War so quickly so that you two could have meaningful, engaging, and thought-provoking discussions, have a bonding experience that you both enjoyed! I am certain that he appreciated more than you know all that you did for him, all that you gave him, all the love and concern for him that you constantly, consistently, and tirelessly demonstrated. You were absolutely the best daughter that he could have ever hoped for, and I know he was so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. His love will always be with you, will never leave you!
Please take comfort in God's promise of eternal life in Paradise, our true home, and may "the peace that passes all understanding" envelop you and your family during this difficult time.

Arturo Montorsi

March 6, 2024

I remember all the good laughs we had at jimmys barber shop. You´re in my thoughts and prayers. Arturo Montorsi

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John Dinda

March 5, 2024

Sorry to hear the passing of Fred. Fred and Winny were our Cape Cod Neighbors. They were a great couple and neighbors. Fred always had a smile and stopped by our home to say hello. God bless Fred and RIP !!!

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William C Carey

March 4, 2024

I'll dearly miss my friend Fred! So many nice memories...Winnie was my second grade teacher, I was the Berberick's paperboy, I put posters up around the neighborhood and walked around with a sign supporting his campaign - virtually guaranteeing his election. And when I was a bit older I'd sit and chat with him. He would offer me a Schlitz beer...but never an Old Grand-Dad bourbon!

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