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Frederick aka Freddy Kocher or Pop Pop, died peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Monday July 15th, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born on September 17th, 1948 in Garden City New York to Doris and Frederick Kocher. He graduated from Hicksville High School. Fred went into the Marines at the age of 18. He spent time in Vietnam, fighting for his country. Fred married Kathleen Vericker on October 16, 1976, and they were partners in life for 42 years. He recently retired after owning his own successful building maintenance company for many years. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his wife, three sons, six grandchildren, two sisters, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a large circle of friends. Besides spending time with his family and friends, Fred had a passion for traveling, golf, attending sporting events, and caring for his dogs and cats. He had a bright and an energetic personality that always lit up every room he walked into. Family and friends are invited to attend wake services at Robertaccio Funeral Home on Wednesday July 17th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. His funeral will be at 10 am on Thursday, July 18th, at Mary immaculate Church in Bellport. In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York (www.littleflowerny.org), Second Loves (www.Secondloves.org), Semper Fi Fund (www.semperfifund.org), and TAPS (www.taps.org) In Lieu of flowers donation in Frederick's name to be made to Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York, https://www.littleflowerny.org, has been committed to improving the lives and well being of those we serve by providing foster boarding home care, residential treatment care and where appropriate, adoption. Second Loves, http://www.secondloves.org, which financially supports and assists in the daily care, rehabilitation, and adoption of animals, with the intent of providing a better quality of life for them. They also aim to provide the funding of spay, neuter and TNR programs to reduce the unwanted pet and feral cat population. Semper Fi fund, https://semperfifund.org/, The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, ensuring they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. The Fund has assisted 22,000 service members. TAPS, https://www.taps.org, is a front line resource to families and loved ones of our military men and women by providing comprehensive services and programs including peer based emotional support, case work assistance, crisis intervention, and grief and trauma resources. TAPS has assisted over 80,000 surviving family members, casualty officers and caregivers.

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Frederick M. Kocher

September 17, 1948 - July 15, 2019

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Frederick M. Kocher

September 17, 1948 - July 15, 2019

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