Fred and I working at a station together in January 2020

Fred as Gogo the Clown for our Halloween golf cart contest 2022

The monorail family went all out for Fred's 87th birthday in 2023

My parents always taught me to judge a person based on how they treat children and how they treat animals. Using that as a metric of how good a person is, which I tend to do, the world has lost an incredible person. My Great Uncle Freddy passed at 87 after using his long life caring for animals and entertaining children as a Zoo Keeper, a clown, a carousel operator and so much more. Most importantly he was a beloved father, grandfather, friend and Uncle. I will always remember the joy he brought our family. My heart goes out for his huge community as they have lost a rare commodity; a man who truly put everyone before himself. Rest in Peace Uncle Fred.

The “ CAROUSEL KING”  Thank you for your amazing stories and your word’s of wisdom💙
S.I.P Fred you will truly be missed 🕊️💙

One of my favorite photos of Fred, will miss you my friend and all your stories you shared over the years we worked together RIP

My heart hurts that we have lost Freddy Cohen, a very hard working man. He is with his wife and son who preceded him. I send my heartfelt condolences to anyone who knew him and his family still living on earth. I first worked with Freddy at Crandon Park Zoo, when I was hired to work in the elephant dept. He moved to the 'New Zoo' I worked with him again until I retired in March of 2021. He worked with my mother (Elsa 'Mamacita' Watkins), my brother (Jody) when he worked elephants in Miami, and siblings (Esther, Rebecca, Kim, and Estelle) when they worked for Sports Services in the concession stands.  He was one of a kind and I will never forget him! RIP Freddy see you on the other side

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Fred Allen Cohen

May 8, 1936 – March 13, 2024

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