Frederick J. "Fred" Truesdale, a 38 year resident of Malden and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 72 years of age.
Fred was born in Somerville on June 25, 1951, a son of the late Archie Truesdale and Catherine (Murnane) Truesdale. He grew up in Somerville where he was educated in the Somerville Public School System and graduated from Somerville High School in 1969. Fred was a retired 35-year member of Teamsters Union Local #25 where he worked for U.S. Foods Service as a Receiver. In 2008, Fred started working for the City of Malden as a Parking Enforcement Officer. He was an avid Boston Bruins and Celtics fan and also enjoyed puttering around the house in his spare time doing odds and ends. Fred, a member of the Chelsea Yacht Club, was very passionate about boating with a common saying of his being "if we can't get there by boat, then we're not going." Fred's true joy in life was his family, and he immensely enjoyed all of the special moments he was able to share with them.
Fred is the beloved husband of 51 years to Lisa M. (Castaldini) Truesdale. He is the devoted father of Stacey Ann Truesdale and her longtime companion Paul Ferringo, Michael Joseph Truesdale, and Malden Fire Department Captain Eric Steven Truesdale and his wife Mary. He is the loving Papa of Alexis Christine, Landon James, and Chase Lawrence. He is the dear brother of Robert Truesdale and his wife Mariann, and the late Helen Vorron, Carol Fournier, and Elaine Webb. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Fred's Funeral on Saturday December 30, 2023, at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown. His burial will be private. His visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Fred's name to:
American Heart Association
PO Box 840692,
Dallas, TX 75284-0692
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