It's difficult to believe 5 years have passed since Fred left us. Fred's friends at Ricoh as well as his customers continue to remember his good nature and wonderful sense of humor. He won't be forgotten.

I was so sad to hear of Fred's passing. I knew him from Ricoh and it was always a pleasure whenever Fred came by to work on a copier. I'll never forget our discussions, especially the ones that involved his beloved daughters and his canine companions. Fred always made me laugh and I really enjoyed his passions for the finer things in life. He was such a loyal friend and I was privileged to talks where we could open up about life in general and the ups and downs that come with living. I knew of Fred's illness before he left Ricoh, but was sworn to secrecy. I was always hoping and praying that we could have got together before he left this world. 

I send my deepest sympathies to his daughters Danielle and Courtney. Fred would always light up whenever he talked about you two. He loved you so very much.

Fred was one of those guys everyone liked, I can't imagine he had one enemy anywhere. I hated taking over one of his accounts because for months the customer would ask me when I was leaving and Fred returning. To this day customers who haven't seen Fred in years ask for him. Customers trusted Fred in a way they didn't trust other representatives from our organization. He was equally well liked by his associates at Ricoh. He had an easy way about him and a great sense of humor. It always put a smile on my face when my phone rang,  displaying Fred's phone number on the screen. We shared many extremely funny conversations, and a few serious ones as well. We shared plans to work a few more year, get our financial houses in order, and then off to Florida we were destined to go. On the one hand I feel that at 63 years old Fred left us much too soon. On the other, I know that this world was and is a happier place because he was here. To Courtney and family I'd like to say that Fred was an extremely unique and special person. He is being missed by many.

It was always a pleasure speaking with Fred.  He was a true gentleman and treated everyone with respect.  So sorry for your loss!!

I work for Ricoh at Mars in Hackettstown NJ, and Fred was our tech for many years.  He was a kind and generous soul, often able to give great advice or just an open ear if you needed to get something off your chest.  There were a lot of days were Fred would show up in the afternoon, and we would spend the rest of our day chewing the fat, and I loved every minute of it.  It was devastating hearing this sad news, and my heart goes out to his family and friends.  

To the Family of Fred: I am very sorry about the passing of Fred. He was a good & caring Man & Friend who I had the pleasure of working with for many years.  He will be missed. I offer My Condolences to  You, and try to remember all the good Years, not the sad last Year.  Fred would not want You to suffer, and I hope Your fond memories override You sadness with this sad loss.  My Best to You all. 

OBITUARY

Frederic Aaron Plaplan

29 June, 1955 – 7 March, 2019

Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park

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