Canandaigua: Our dearest Fred left us Sunday, February 2, 2025, 6 days short of his 63rd birthday. His happiest times were spent with his wife, Colleen, his daughter, Brianne, his son-in-law, Dan, and his grandchildren, Abby and Noah. Fred, Colleen, and Brianne traveled many times to the West Coast and back in their beloved RV, visiting every state in between. Later, they began to travel to Europe where they enjoyed renting cars and road-tripping through the country sides. An electric boat gave him a few years of joy on Canandaigua Lake, and a second RV provided a few trips with the grandkids and of course their dogs! Fred was always up for travel as he had a curious mind that loved learning about people and places. He was fortunate to vacation in St. Thomas twice last year, including once with the whole family. He loved watching the grandkids play in the sand.
He could build or fix anything, which Colleen took advantage of as they remodeled several homes. You could often find him on his tractor, driving a Willys Jeep, or tinkering in the garage. Fred became Colleen’s favorite roadie, traveling together and setting up many an art show! He was proud of his Scottish heritage; hosting Robert Burns suppers presenting the haggis, neeps and tatties to his captured guests! Fred donned Hawaiian shirts that his mother made way before they became popular. He had a shirt for every occasion.
Fred thought cooking might be a career after working his teenage years at the Conesus Inn. A year of culinary college in the Catskills gave him the skills to cook for his family and friends, hosting many Memorial Day parties. Instead of becoming a chef, he found his path at Alfred State where he made lifelong friends. Those years brought him to his career in commercial heating sales with Buckpitt & Co. At Buckpitt he found a second family. Fred loved his work. It gave him deep satisfaction. He also taught Boiler Systems at the Applied Technologies Center through MCC for nearly 18 years. He was an active member in the Association for Facility Engineers, serving as their president for a time.
Fred was born on February 8, 1962, in Dansville, NY to the late Robert and Becky (Latimer) Schreiner. He was predeceased by his siblings, Mary Tremblay, Robert “Bud” Schreiner Jr., Frank Schreiner, and Leo Schreiner. Survived by his beloved wife of nearly 30 years, Colleen (Tupper) Schreiner, his daughter, Brianne (Dan) Nichols, his siblings, Jerry (Jean) Schreiner, and Polly (Bill) Bulkley, his grandchildren, Abigail and Noah Nichols, his mother-in-law, Virginia Tupper, brother-in-law, Steven (Mia) Tupper, sister-in-law, Tammy Tupper-Dimmig, along with several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Friends and family are invited to call from 4-6 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Fred’s Memorial Service will immediately follow at 6 PM. Interment will take place privately at Union Cemetery on Big Tree Street in Livonia.
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Memorial Contributions may be made to: EC Aware, Esophageal Cancer Awareness Assoc, Inc., P.O. Box 55071, Boston, MA 02205. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.dougheryfuneralhomes.com
Very sad to hear of Fred’s passing. I dealt with him for decades when he was working at Buckpitt. I did many boiler jobs in the area with him. He will be missed.
Deepest Condolences to Colleen and family on the loss of our Friend and colleague Fred, from all at CERTUSS Steam Generators (Germany, UK and USA )
Colleen, our deepest sympathies are with you and the family , at this sad time. We have some wonderful memories of Fred, he truly was a genuinely wonderful person and it was an honour to have known him and spent many happy times together. His spirit will be with you always. All our love thoughts and prayers , your friends across the pond Ray, Gail and family xx
Praying for your family Colleen. Fred was a major influence on my early life at Alfred, he is always in my heart.
I’ll always remember Fred as one of my favorite patients. Such a genuine, kind person. Sending prayers and hugs to you, Colleen
Colleen and family, I was stunned to see this very sad news and still find it hard to form words to tell you how very sorry I am. I know the ugliness of what esophageal cancer looks like and am sad he (and your family) had to endure that.
May he soar high above with the angels now and watch over you all from above.
Rest now dear Fred.
To be blessed with a wonderful marriage, even if too short, is so special; and you and Fred had that very special one. My deepest sympathy to you, Colleen, Brianne and those two great grand kids. You are in my thoughts. The Connell family will always be there for you!
Colleen and family,,
I’m so sorry to hear about Fred
I have a lot of great memories growing up with “Fritz” and I’m sure he will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending our deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of Fred. Our precious memories of Fritz will live in our hearts forever.
Bonny & Dave Halsted
Colleen and family I’m not sure what to say. Fred was such a great guy, he will be remembered fondly, my thoughts and prayers are with you all love Brenda Close ??
I’m so sorry to hear about Phred. He was such a kind and warm person. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen, Dave and I are heartbroken. He truly touched our lives with his heart and his humor. We’ve been talking about all of the memories….We will miss him. Praying he is at peace and for you and your family.
Colleen, Brianne, and the rest of your whole Family, so so sorry for your loss. May your sweet memories of better times give each of you some peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Colleen……I wasn’t aware of Fred’s illness. I am so sad to see this, my friend. May God Bless you with peace, comfort, and blessed memories. He was a very neat guy! Love, Kate
Colleen sorry for your loss Fred and I had some great times back in the day. Would have liked to have gotten together again but life gets in the way. Cheryl and I will keep you in our prayers
My heart is heavy with the news of Fred’s passing. I am so sorry, Fred was a great person. Love, hugs and prayers
My sincere condolences to the Schreiner family. I’ve known and worked with Fred for 30 years. He always was helpful, upbeat and cheerful, and would do anything for you. A great resource and friend. Our business phone calls would usually lead to us talking about other things in our lives. How I cherished those conversations! I will miss him……
Oh Colleen, I am so very sorry for your loss. What a blessing you had such a loving fun husband and life partner all these years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss, Colleen! Condolences to your whole family and everyone who loves Fred. Big hugs
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of cousin Fred’s passing ,way too young. I remember the family reunions, and softball games in henrietta. God bless
Had so much fun with Fred in high school. He was a friend to everyone. So sorry for the loss of this great guy.
I have such fond memories of my time with Fred in high school. He truly had a heart of gold and was a friend to everyone. I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. He will be missed tremendously.
Oh my I’m so sad and sorry to hear this. What a wonderful person to be remembered in so many ways. Blessing to you all as you are missing him so much. Love love and sending hugs to you!!
So sorry for your loss Colleen , Fred was one of a kind sharing in his great nature and beautiful smile. Enjoy your time Fred with all of those you will join. RIP
Fred was one of the best …R.I.P.
Colleen, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know what a great man he was for you
So very sorry, Coleen and family.