Captain Frederick W. Bergenson Sr was born July 25,1929, to Frederick E. Bergenson and Gertrude Bergenson in Yonkers, New York. Fred loved to play with toy soldiers as a child, played the trumpet, and became an Eagle Scout studying Native American Culture. He studied Engineering at Columbia University, where he swam competitively. He fell in love with Miriam Kett and married her in 1953, and began working for Con Edison. Fred was a member of the Army National Guard and in 1958 became a full time employee, teaching artillery, remaining there until 1969. He attended many Army Balls with Miriam at the Concord Hotel. He later worked as a Correction Officer at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, where he became very involved in the Union.
Fred and his family moved to New Fairfield, Connecticut in the fall of 1984. He and his wife joined the Danbury Emmaus community in the 90’s and stayed active for many years. In his free time, Fred enjoyed camping with his family and puttering around the yard. He was a true patriot and extremely proud of his 4 children, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grand children.
Fred was pre-deceased by Miriam, his wife of 64 years, and his grandson Anthony Martirano. He is survived by his son Rick Bergenson and wife Alyssa, daughters, Kathleen and husband Wayne, Deslyn and husband Anthony, Kristen and husband Jeremy; grandchildren, Nicholas, Erika and husband Robert, Lindsey, Michael, Kelsey, and Josh; and great grand children, Ricky and Wesley.
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