Rochester: September 30, 2015 at age 91 years. Predeceased by his wife Olga Rose Recchio. Survived by his 3 children; Fred (Diana) Recchio of Thousand Oaks, CA, Philip (Sandra) Recchio of Livonia, and Anita (Kyle Addy) Recchio of Columbia, SC. 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister; Mary (Armand) Annarelli of Lake Metamora MI, and many nieces & nephews.
Our dad passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Fred enjoyed spending time with his family and friends around the kitchen table tasting homemade wine, telling stories, and strategizing and engineering solutions. No problem was too big for Fred. A carpenter by trade, Fred could build anything from bridges to footstools. He was a devoted husband and father, always a helpful neighbor, and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass Saturday October 3, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4100 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY 14606. Private burial at Holy Ghost Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Fred,
I just head of your Dad’s passing. So sorry. I know it’s a big loss for your family. He was a great guy. A real gentleman.
I lost mine two years ago August. Had him for a long time. But, life’s not the same without your father.
In spite of this sad time, I hope you and your family are doing well.
God bless and take care.
Lou Spiotti, Jr.
Hi cousins, Fred, Phil and Anita. So sorry to hear of Uncle Freddy’s passing. I have such fond memories of he and Aunt Olga along with you guys when we were growing up. I am sure he will be missed. It was good to see you recently Phil at another unfortunately sad occasion. Your parents were and should be proud of their family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless your family.
To Fred, Phil & Anita and your families:
The Lotta family and the Recchio family have been friends and as close as family for well over 60 years….certainly all of my life. West Crest Drive will never be the same and I sure hope Phil learned all he needs to know about wine making so that can continue on!!
From our early childhood days in grade school to little league baseball to boy scouts and beyond, Fred was always there teaching us how to handle a ground ball or build a campfire or chop down a tree. As we grew into adults, we learned the fine art of drinking wine:) I can recall many times after I moved to California going back to the neighborhood for a visit with Olga & Fred and after hours of talking and sharing a few glasses of vino, being unable to drive home:)
Fred will certainly be missed but I am sure he and Olga and my mom and dad are sharing some vino now and enjoying each others’ company, again.
All our love to the Recchio family, may your fond memories bring you comfort at this time.
Jimmy & Lynne Lotta
Los Angeles, CA
Uncle Freddy, you always made me laugh and I just loved being around you. When we were at the family reunion, I will never forget you asked my husband, Brian, and I “Are you happy because that is all that matters” We think about what you said to us all the time, and that is what really keeps us going.
I will miss you Uncle Freddy. I love you.
There could not be two sweeter people than Olga and Fred and never a better neighbor. You welcomed us in to your neighborhood, your home, and your hearts. In our hearts you will live forever. Salute a cent’anno to the #1 neighbor, from the #2 neighbors.
Fred, Phil, and Anita-we are so sorry for your loss. We are sure the wine is flowing in heaven right now and the grass has never looked better!
Phil,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please find comfort in knowing you were there with him at his time of need. You and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Sincere condolences,
Jim and Lisa Bailey
I’ve never seen him without a smile!! And I know he is smiling down on all of you. We love you Nonna!
Phil,
Sorry to her about your Dad. We missed you both at crush this year. I thought about him as I was doing his job, removing lids and pulling nails off the crates. He was a great guy! Tre Amici will raise a glass to toast him.
With our sympathy,
Dan and Jane Pagano
Uncle Freddy — May you be blessed with eternal peace. Going to miss that wonderful smile.
Phil, Fred & Anita my thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
wish I could be there, but know I am there in spirit
LuAnne
So sorry to hear about your loss, sounds like a very full life. God Bless.
Fred will always be remembered fondly. He and Olga were more then neighbors, they were and will forever be our FAMILY. We LOVE, and MISS you both more than words can express.
Anita,
I was saddened to hear of your father’s passing today. I am sure it was a great comfort to him to be surrounded by his family. Thinking of you and Kyle during this time. Your Dad sounds like a precious man.
DaNel