I was privileged to work with Fred at IBM for about 20 years…he in White Plains NY and me from the Deep South. He was brilliant, well connected within the company, creative in the extreme and a total gentleman at all times…an incredible role model. He enjoyed teasing me about my southern accent and I took his teasing as a sign of respect. When I get to the next life, I’ll look up Fred and Mary Clare and will be in fabulous company.

Fred is the reason I am here! He set my folks up on a blind date in the late ‘50’s! He worked with my Mom at IBM! ❤️ Hugs. 

Like Jackie Vincent, I had the pleasure of working with Fred for many years at The Corcoran Group.  He was always dressed impeccably, had the kindest demeanor, and was the absolute perfect gentleman.  He and I had wonderful chats about San Miguel D'Allende, Mexico and he always took such interest in my home upstate.  Fred never had an unkind word to say to anyone and there was a quietness to him, which I so admired.  When I heard of Fred's passing, I was immediately saddened, but seeing here that he was 90 when he passed, I can honestly say he lived a wonderful, full, and admired life.  And I only wish I looked half as good if I ever get to be 90!  RIP my dear friend. I will miss our talks very much.

I was so saddened to learn of Fred's passing yesterday over at the beach. My husband and I were walking past the house and their neighbor from next door  informed us. Fred was such a gentleman and his devotion to MaryClare was so endearing. They will both be truly missed by the Davis Park Community.

We live at 405 E 54th St. and although we only knew your parents in passing, it was always a treat to see them walking in the lobby or walking home holding hands. Their love for each other was palpable and equally matched by the regal &  elegant way they carried themselves - even into their last days- pure class! My husband suffered a stroke about a year ago and we are considerably younger.  We walk in the hallway under “shelter at home” guidelines to stay safe.  There was a special insert in today’s NY Times called “Joy” which was not included in our paper. We asked the doorman if there was an available newspaper not needed by another tenant and he offered us your Father’s paper, saying he passed away a few weeks ago and the paper still comes. We had loaned your Father an umbrella a few months back when he & his aide arrived to the lobby not realizing it was raining. We thought it was so like your Father to repay the favor from Heaven. Our sincere condolences on your Family’s loss. What a lovely pair they were and we never knew their names until now. 
Respectfully, Janice & Jimmy Cummings, #1-N

I knew Fred, while working along side him selling real estate at Corcoran.  He was such a beautifully groomed, handsome, debonair, quiet gentleman.  And it was always a pleasure running into him.  The last I remember speaking to him was when he told me he was 84.  I couldn't believe he was anywhere near that age and yet, still selling real estate.  Fred was a one-of-a- kind kickback to the world as it was in the past.  I wish him peace.

I got to know Fred through the Sutton Place Association and he sold me an apartment on 59th Street.  Always great company, as was Mary Claire.  He will be hugely missed by all who knew him.  Rest in peace Fred. 

I am so sad to hear of Fred's passing. Fred and my Dad went to St. Bonaventure, class of '52 and became good friends later in life. Fred, Mary Clare and my parents had just spent a fun and wonderful weekend in San Francisco with other Bonnies attending a wedding, just before my Dad's sudden passing at age 64. Fred and Mary Clare were such wonderful and caring friends with my Mom, after losing my Dad. I got to know Fred and Mary Clare as Fred helped me find several apartments over a number of years.  I have special memories and fondness for both Fred and Mary Clare. Prayers and love to their family. Kathy Scully

Mr. Specht (aka Fred) was good friends with my Dad and my favorite of all his friends. He was cut from the same cloth. A depression era baby with a good disposition.  Fred was a great athlete and came skiing in Vermont with my family.  Seriously not many people without children want to go to a ski house with their wife and their friend with 4 children and a Labrador. Fred was low maintenance.   I must have been 14 and I wanted to do a ski race. Of course Fred was game to take part. Fred looked like he was straight out of a ski Sun Valley advertisement from 
1965. He wore knickers and his skis were easily 30 years old. Fred was a little cheap in an endearing way. We had a great time and I can vividly remember us finishing our races and meeting at the bottom of Bromley.  I received a participation ribbon,  Fred of course won a medal for first place in his age group! Fred came to my wedding and I have a wonderful photo of he and Mary Clare. I take comfort in knowing Fred is in heaven with Mary Clare and my Dad. 

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Frederick M. Specht

1 août 1930 – 24 avril 2020

Chas. Peter Nagel Funeral Directors

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