John Augustus Frederick, 88, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2025. John, affectionately known as “Jack” and “the Bopper”, was born on June 24, 1936, in Greenwich, CT to Una (McDonough) Frederick and Augustus C. Frederick, Sr. Jack spent many years growing up as a Boy Scout and attended the 1950 Jamboree. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1954 and joined the United States Army, which he proudly served from 1955-1958. He also served in France during part of his time in the Army.
Jack was a USPS letter carrier for more than forty years for the Greenwich Post Office, was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) Branch 759, Byram Vets, Holly Hill Tones (singing group), and a lifetime parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. He loved watching his favorite teams play (NY Giants & NY Mets). The family would like to thank GEMS (Greenwich Emergency Medical Service), and the medical staff and doctors who took such great care of Jack during the past few weeks.
Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife Jean (Baker) Frederick, brother-in-law Duke Hartley, sister-in-law Sheila Clarke Frederick, niece Theresa Frederick, nephews Robert Frederick, Jr., and Thomas Frederick. Jack is survived by Robert (Janet) Frederick of Stuart, Oklahoma, Nancy (Robert) Hastie of Savannah, Georgia, Thomas Frederick of Cape Cod, Mass., Eunice Frederick of Greenwich, CT, and Augustus (Linda) Frederick Jr. of Cape Cod, Mass. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church located at 178 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich CT. Interment to be held at Putnam/St. Mary’s Cemetery located on Parsonage Road in Greenwich, CT.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm-6:00p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home at 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hill House, Inc. 10 Riverside Avenue Riverside, CT 06878.