Robert Alan Fredricks passed away March 22, 2020 peacefully, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Estero, Florida at the age of 80, with his beloved wife of 55 years Sylvia, and his daughter Wendy as his side.
Born if Buffalo, New York, he attended School 37, graduated from PS #68 and Seneca Vocational High School. While attending the US School of Engineering, he began his employment with Ferguson Electric Construction Co., Inc. where he worked for 43 years.
He was instrumental in all aspects of Ferguson Electric's success, overseeing Ferguson Electric's estimating and project management operations. His passion was building Electrical Substations, High Voltage Distribution & Design Build Projects. Beginning as a Project Engineer, in 1977 he became Vice-President of Engineering and Executive Vice-President of the Construction Company in 2000. A mentor, a colleague, a friend--the people at Ferguson Electric and in the industry brought true meaning to his life and made him tick.
He was the integral person in the development of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which led to the employee purchase of the Company and poised the Company for future growth. He was Chairman of the ESOP Trustees from 2000, when it was established, until he retired in 2003. He continued on the Ferguson Electric Construction Company Board of Trustees until his death.
He was past Chairman of the IEEE, member of the IES Society Emeritus and Chairman and Governor of WNY National Electrical Contractors Association. He was proud to be a 54 year Buffalo Bills season ticket holder. He had a passion for history. A world traveler, he sailed the Caribbean extensively. He loved to snorkel, scuba dive, play tennis, and was a longtime member of Brookfield Country Club. His fondest moments were the times he spent at Rocky Point Inlet, New York with his wife, daughter, grandchildren, along with family and friends.
Born and raised in the Fruit Belt until the age of nine, he met his lifelong friend, Kenneth Bandelian when his family moved to the Kensington section of Buffalo.
He was the son of Vincent and Evelyn (Schmidt) Fredricks. He is survived by his wife Sylvia (Viverito) Fredricks, his daughter Wendy Fredricks, his sister Patricia (Robert) Mitchell, and sister-in-law, Margaret Fredricks (late brother, Roger); grandchildren, Caroline and Connor Schutte, along with nieces, nephews and many friends.
As he was known to many, "Freddy's" philosophy was simple--family first, work at cultivating your relationship, be loyal to those you love, be educated and always be positive.
The family would like to thank family and friends for the overwhelming outpouring of support. If you would like to remember Freddy, consider making a donation to the charity of your choice or do something kind for a friend or someone in your community.
Services Private.
Rest in Peace.
Born if Buffalo, New York, he attended School 37, graduated from PS #68 and Seneca Vocational High School. While attending the US School of Engineering, he began his employment with Ferguson Electric Construction Co., Inc. where he worked for 43 years.
He was instrumental in all aspects of Ferguson Electric's success, overseeing Ferguson Electric's estimating and project management operations. His passion was building Electrical Substations, High Voltage Distribution & Design Build Projects. Beginning as a Project Engineer, in 1977 he became Vice-President of Engineering and Executive Vice-President of the Construction Company in 2000. A mentor, a colleague, a friend--the people at Ferguson Electric and in the industry brought true meaning to his life and made him tick.
He was the integral person in the development of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which led to the employee purchase of the Company and poised the Company for future growth. He was Chairman of the ESOP Trustees from 2000, when it was established, until he retired in 2003. He continued on the Ferguson Electric Construction Company Board of Trustees until his death.
He was past Chairman of the IEEE, member of the IES Society Emeritus and Chairman and Governor of WNY National Electrical Contractors Association. He was proud to be a 54 year Buffalo Bills season ticket holder. He had a passion for history. A world traveler, he sailed the Caribbean extensively. He loved to snorkel, scuba dive, play tennis, and was a longtime member of Brookfield Country Club. His fondest moments were the times he spent at Rocky Point Inlet, New York with his wife, daughter, grandchildren, along with family and friends.
Born and raised in the Fruit Belt until the age of nine, he met his lifelong friend, Kenneth Bandelian when his family moved to the Kensington section of Buffalo.
He was the son of Vincent and Evelyn (Schmidt) Fredricks. He is survived by his wife Sylvia (Viverito) Fredricks, his daughter Wendy Fredricks, his sister Patricia (Robert) Mitchell, and sister-in-law, Margaret Fredricks (late brother, Roger); grandchildren, Caroline and Connor Schutte, along with nieces, nephews and many friends.
As he was known to many, "Freddy's" philosophy was simple--family first, work at cultivating your relationship, be loyal to those you love, be educated and always be positive.
The family would like to thank family and friends for the overwhelming outpouring of support. If you would like to remember Freddy, consider making a donation to the charity of your choice or do something kind for a friend or someone in your community.
Services Private.
Rest in Peace.
Robert Alan Fredricks passed away March 22, 2020 peacefully, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Estero, Florida at the age of 80, with his beloved wife of 55 years Sylvia, and his daughter Wendy as his side.
Born if Buffalo, New York, he attended School 37, graduated from PS #68 and Seneca Vocational High School. While attending the US School of Engineering, he began his employment with Ferguson Electric Construction Co., Inc. where he worked for 43 years.
He was instrumental in all aspects of Ferguson Electric's success, overseeing Ferguson Electric's estimating and project management operations. His passion was building Electrical Substations, High Voltage Distribution & Design Build Projects. Beginning as a Project Engineer, in 1977 he became Vice-President of Engineering and Executive Vice-President of the Construction Company in 2000. A mentor, a colleague, a friend--the people at Ferguson Electric and in the industry brought true meaning to his life and made him tick.
He was the integral person in the development of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which led to the employee purchase of the Company and poised the Company for future growth. He was Chairman of the ESOP Trustees from 2000, when it was established, until he retired in 2003. He continued on the Ferguson Electric Construction Company Board of Trustees until his death.
He was past Chairman of the IEEE, member of the IES Society Emeritus and Chairman and Governor of WNY National Electrical Contractors Association. He was proud to be a 54 year Buffalo Bills season ticket holder. He had a passion for history. A world traveler, he sailed the Caribbean extensively. He loved to snorkel, scuba dive, play tennis, and was a longtime member of Brookfield Country Club. His fondest moments were the times he spent at Rocky Point Inlet, New York with his wife, daughter, grandchildren, along with family and friends.
Born and raised in the Fruit Belt until the age of nine, he met his lifelong friend, Kenneth Bandelian when his family moved to the Kensington section of Buffalo.
He was the son of Vincent and Evelyn (Schmidt) Fredricks. He is survived by his wife Sylvia (Viverito) Fredricks, his daughter Wendy Fredricks, his sister Patricia (Robert) Mitchell, and sister-in-law, Margaret Fredricks (late brother, Roger); grandchildren, Caroline and Connor Schutte, along with nieces, nephews and many friends.
As he was known to many, "Freddy's" philosophy was simple--family first, work at cultivating your relationship, be loyal to those you love, be educated and always be positive.
The family would like to thank family and friends for the overwhelming outpouring of support. If you would like to remember Freddy, consider making a donation to the charity of your choice or do something kind for a friend or someone in your community.
Services Private.
Rest in Peace.
Born if Buffalo, New York, he attended School 37, graduated from PS #68 and Seneca Vocational High School. While attending the US School of Engineering, he began his employment with Ferguson Electric Construction Co., Inc. where he worked for 43 years.
He was instrumental in all aspects of Ferguson Electric's success, overseeing Ferguson Electric's estimating and project management operations. His passion was building Electrical Substations, High Voltage Distribution & Design Build Projects. Beginning as a Project Engineer, in 1977 he became Vice-President of Engineering and Executive Vice-President of the Construction Company in 2000. A mentor, a colleague, a friend--the people at Ferguson Electric and in the industry brought true meaning to his life and made him tick.
He was the integral person in the development of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which led to the employee purchase of the Company and poised the Company for future growth. He was Chairman of the ESOP Trustees from 2000, when it was established, until he retired in 2003. He continued on the Ferguson Electric Construction Company Board of Trustees until his death.
He was past Chairman of the IEEE, member of the IES Society Emeritus and Chairman and Governor of WNY National Electrical Contractors Association. He was proud to be a 54 year Buffalo Bills season ticket holder. He had a passion for history. A world traveler, he sailed the Caribbean extensively. He loved to snorkel, scuba dive, play tennis, and was a longtime member of Brookfield Country Club. His fondest moments were the times he spent at Rocky Point Inlet, New York with his wife, daughter, grandchildren, along with family and friends.
Born and raised in the Fruit Belt until the age of nine, he met his lifelong friend, Kenneth Bandelian when his family moved to the Kensington section of Buffalo.
He was the son of Vincent and Evelyn (Schmidt) Fredricks. He is survived by his wife Sylvia (Viverito) Fredricks, his daughter Wendy Fredricks, his sister Patricia (Robert) Mitchell, and sister-in-law, Margaret Fredricks (late brother, Roger); grandchildren, Caroline and Connor Schutte, along with nieces, nephews and many friends.
As he was known to many, "Freddy's" philosophy was simple--family first, work at cultivating your relationship, be loyal to those you love, be educated and always be positive.
The family would like to thank family and friends for the overwhelming outpouring of support. If you would like to remember Freddy, consider making a donation to the charity of your choice or do something kind for a friend or someone in your community.
Services Private.
Rest in Peace.
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