Fred married his high school sweetheart , Marian (Baker), and together they built a loving home in Aberdeen, NJ while he began his career with Western Electric in Kearny, NJ. He later continued his more than 40-year career with AT&T, where he was respected for his steady nature and strong work ethic.

Fred had a deep appreciation for life's quieter joys. He loved opera, classical music, and the theater, and found happiness in running, bike riding, watching sports and traveling the world with Marian and their lifelong friends from high school. But above all else, Fred treasured his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and someone who found his greatest joy simply in being together with the people he loved.

He was predeceased by his parents and by Marian, his beloved wife.

Fred leaves behind his loving children, Julie and her husband Manfred Zerbe of Shrewsbury, Suzanne Kiley of Freehold, David Ardito of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Jacqueline Ardito of Brick. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren Jenna, Kristen, David Jr., Amanda, and Nicole, and his great-grandchildren David III, Baker, and Evelyn.

Visitation Wednesday, July 22, 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport.

In lieu of flowers, Fred's family kindly asks that donations in his memory be made to the Alzheimer's Association .