Mr. Fredericks was one of my favorite teachers!  Always coaching, pushing you to excel, and leading by example. I loved band!!  It was a blast because Mr. Fredericks was always so positive and upbeat. It was his passion and it showed. I have fond memories of band practice, the concerts, and of course marching band!  We were all so fortunate to have studied with him.  God bless you Mr. Fredericks! 

I was so blessed to have Mr Federicks as my music teacher at Jordan High School. He was a kind, compassionate, sensitive teacher whom I grew to love and respect ,  
I also babysat for Kens and Ann’s first two children when they lived on the top apartment of their home on Main Street, next to the Catholic Church. Such fond memories! Kathy McCarthy White 

As one of those students that played those Christmas carols in front of the house with the big F on the front, and had more than a few of those Manhattans, it's hard for me to overstate how great knowing Mr Fredericks was. 

He was a great teacher with a wicked sense of of humor who, along with my father, helped set me on a long path loving jazz music. After my school, I worked with him more professionally, and he was as much a joy then as ever and maybe even more fun to be around. Ever the professional, I'll always remember the first time I saw him nod off for a quick nap mid-session, never losing a beat in the process.

He was a great person and a great mentor. He laughed easily and loved Ann fiercely, and was a good friend.

Take it easy, Mr. Fredericks. We'll miss you.

WOW, what a great life he lived. I learned how to play drums in his band class at Central. Traveled the world playing drums and still play to this day. Thank you Mr. Fredericks for the gift of music you gave to all of your students.  Condolences and Prayers to the family


I had Mr. Fredericks for three years at Central. He taught me to play trumpet, French horn. and baritone. He taught me to treat every rehearsal like it was a performance, and he taught me to love playing my horn. Heaven is an even sweeter place now that he lives there.

I'll always remember "Mr. Fredericks" and be grateful for the love of music he inspired in me. Wonder teacher, wonderful man, married to a wonderful woman... Ann, my heart goes out to you for your loss but I'm happy our paths crossed at HRMC. Thank you for telling me he always thought I was 'perky'! LOL. I'm glad you had so many wonderful years together... You are one of the lucky ones, as were we to have known him.

Sending my heart felt condolences to the Fredericks Family.  Ken was a lovely man - both he & Ann were active members of St. Sebastian's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church as Lay Readers, Ushers, etc. and attended all social functions such as the Foyer Dinners, XYZ Luncheons, Lobster/Steak Dinners, etc.  I would always try to snag a seat across from them as I thoroughly enjoyed the stories of all their travel adventures.  He will be truly missed.  May Ken Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory!  

Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Besides being an amazing band director/educator, Mr. Fredericks was a wonderful man. He was my band director when I was a teen, and then he became my mentor and mental-health savior when I became a first-year teacher at Central. The photo is from 1974 at the band's the-day-after-school's-out picnic at Wickham Park.  Mr. Fredericks was the chef in charge of grilling! Thank you for everything, Mr. Fredericks.

Ken was a great family man, true friend, and an outstanding teacher and professional.  I always enjoyed talking baseball and Syracuse U. athletics with him. Leah and I had great fun in our years living in Satellite Beach attending  Ken and Ann's Thanksgiving am Manhattan celebrations, among other things! You don't have many lifelong friends, and we are blessed to count Ann and Ken among those few. With love, Charley and Leah 

So many fun memories of Mr. Fredricks in Band at Central.  My prayers for his friends and family.  He had such a positive impact to so many young lives.  Great teacher and great man!  God bless.

Prayers of peace and comfort to the family. He was my first band director and as a drummer made a huge impact on my life. He was kind, funny and strict. Everything I needed at that time. RIP Ken

Will be missed! Was my now wife and I music teacher at Sherwood Elementary in the 90's. Helped shape the art of music for thousands of kids. Family is in my thoughts and prayers. 

My condolences to the Fredericks family. What a privilege it was to have Mr. Fredericks as my first band teacher at Central. Not only was he an exceptional percussionist and teacher, he was funny and kind. I cannot imagine the number of students he influenced, but we are all better for having him in our lives. 

My condolences to the family.  Mr. Fredericks was my first Band Director and thus the start of many years in band.  He was such a wonderful teacher and percussionist.  He was a kind and lovely man. I was one of his band aids and remember the end of the year party where all his band aids went to beach and lunch at his house.  Both Mr. and Mrs. were wonderful. Always loved the fruit cake story.  God Bless!

At the Christmas concert the Freshman class bought Mr. Fredericks a case of Budweiser and a bottle of Jim Beam, I will always remember his excitement opening his presents. 

To the Fredericks family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. He was a great band teacher and I will cherish the great memories for my years as his student at Central. God's speed, Mr. Fredericks 

OBITUARY

Kenneth G. Fredericks

July 16, 1930 – June 21, 2022

Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens

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