Frederic Theodore Krell passed away on August 1st, 2025. He is survived by his "Greek princess" as he called his wife Georgeann, his sisters in law Athena, Elizabeth and Venetia, his brothers -in-law Stan and Jim, his nieces, nephews, extended family and very dear friends Howard & Renee, Greg, Harvey & June, Mike & Alicia, Rob & Bobby, YingLi, Paul & Pauline and Jerry.

Born on December 18th,1932 in the Bronx, New York where he spent his youth. Fred became a master Trombone musician starting to play at 11 1/2 years old. He was accepted at the age of 12 into the Music and Art high scool in Manhattan. He continued his love of music, achieving a scholarship to the University of Miami, where he played in their symphony orchestra. Upon receiving his degree, he returned to New York and was accepted into Columbia University master of arts and music education program. He received his masters and began teaching in several public schools, including the John Burroughs middle school, Hawthorne, junior high school and Roosevelt high school in Yonkers. During his teaching career he directed his bands and played for President Gerald Ford, Vice President Walter Mondale, as well as the Cherry Blossom festival in Washington DC and most notably at the 250th birthday celebration of George Washington representing the only band from New York State.

Besides his teaching career Fred played professionally with several big bands, including performing with Sammy Davis Junior.

After he retired from teaching in 1990, Fred began coaching with his longtime friend Tony DeMateo at Roosevelt high school as the kicking coach where they went on to win the 1996 New York State championship. Fred followed Tony to Somers high school where they again won a state championship in 2016.

Fred and Georgeann, his princess, were married on July 8th,1990. They enjoyed 35 years of romance filled with excitement and many wonderful experiences. They kept and made many new friends including those in Las Vegas.

Fred was the most sweet, kind, generous and decent person to his wife and everyone who knew him. Fred was also known as the "pen man" giving away hundreds of inscribed pens, making those who received them feel very special.

Upon his marriage to his princess, Fred became obsessed with Christmas putting on a spectacular display of Christmas houses, ornaments, and other items which took over much of their co-op.

These displays delighted family, friends and acquaintances for many years. 

Fred had a generous and kind heart and soul and will be missed by all.

In lieu of flowers Georgeann requests you make a gift in his name to the Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City and/or Somers Booster Club or Somers TD Club at 28 Country Hollow Drive Amawalk, NY 10561.