Obituary of Frederick Schweiderick

Schweiderick, Frederick "Fred" age 84 of Totowa at rest in Wayne on May 1, 2011. Born in Paterson, he lived in Paterson for 20 years and has lived in Totowa the rest of his life. Fred worked for the NJ Electricians Union Local #164. He was a custodian for Washington Park School from 1981-1991 and was an installer for Valley Glass, Woodland Park from 1991 to present. He portrayed Santa Claus for 64 years at many parties and events and dressed as Uncle Sam for the past 10 years in the Totowa Memorial Day Parade & other events. He was a World War II Army veteran. Father of Frederick W. Schweiderick III & his wife, Sue of GA, Catherine Manning & her husband, John of Montague, Agnes DeStefano of Paterson, Edith Scialla of Paterson, and Maryellen Bower of PA. Grandfather of Joseph Primavera & his wife, Dorothy of Whippany, Helen Hicks & her husband, Shawn of Garfield and Catherine Beck of Hampton Twsp. Brother of Alicia Wheelers of GA, Anna Bollan of Montague, Martha Gillo of Paramus, and Charles Schweiderick of Clifton. Also survived by 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7-9 PM only at Festa Memorial Funeral Home 111 Union Blvd., Totowa. Cremation will be private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.