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My thoughts and prayers are with the Bailey family during this difficult time. Fred was a great man. His daughters were his greatest source of pride. Rest in peace Fred.

- Kevin Campbell, Devon, PA

Fred will be sorely missed! He and I joined professional forces in Burlington, VT in 1980, where he made an impact on the community as an Alderman and a respected financial advisor. He gathered people and made a difference in the lives he touched. RIP my friend!

- Hugh McIlrevey, Sarasota, FL

I am really just devastated by this news. Fred was a true gentleman, a joy to be around, a great mentor, and an even better friend. I can't recall how many times we quoted Glengary Glen Ross, and it never got old. In recent years, I would always stop to see Fred in Savannah, so we could enjoy a meal and catch up on life. And it is something I looked forward to every time. We missed seeing each other in August, not knowing we would never see each other again. My sincere condolences to his daughters, I know they were his world. Coffee is for closers my friend...till we see each other again. Derek

- Derek Gottschall, Pennington, nj

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bailey family. Fred was a great friend and colleague. We shared many memorable times together including a trip to his family home on Kittery Island Maine. His daughters were everything to him; he would always speak about them with the greatest of joy. I will miss you my old friend!

- Jeffrey OBrien, Shelter Island, NY

My thoughts and prayers are with his family, most particularly his daughters. They were his pride and joy. Fred was a wonderful man, gifted tennis player, talennted raconteur, generous soul, blessed with an appeittie for life, and my dear friend. He left nothing in the locker room but all on the field...

- Steve Green, Savannah, Ga

We will miss you my friend!

- Mark, Susann Eisner and Family, Ormond Beach, FL

What a great example of a human being Fred has been to all of us in the Kennedy family. He was so thoughtful about the way he went through life. Fred was kind, funny, and a great friend to those of us who were lucky enough to know him. He was an old soul who had an eternal sense of right and wrong, and with that as his guide, he was a good man in every situation. He was the first friendly face in the crowd that all members of our family sought out when we went to events. Fred was a great friend to all who knew him, especially members of the Kennedy family.

- Chris Kennedy, Chicago, IL

I met Fred for the first time just a few weeks ago in Garden City, Long Island. He was truly delightful and witty. His passing is shocking. May he rest in peace.

- William Arnone, New York , NY

My deepest condolences to Fred's family. He was a wonderful guy. We just spent an evening with him a couple of weeks ago. I'm glad we got together and had a number of laughs as he was always so easy to talk to.

- Nate Spera, Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fred will be missed. His welcoming smile, easy conversation and genuine character was always so nice when I was attending functions with Kevin. Fred would give me a big hug and always ask about my family and of course, my tennis game. We will miss his New England heart and southern charm. Rest in peace Fred.

- Tracy McAdams (Kevin McAdams), Naples, Fl

Fred was a close friend of mine for over thirty five years. I met him when we were both working at PaineWebber in New York. Fred was one of a kind, a gentleman and he had the best sense of humor. I was thankful this Summer when he came to Rumson for a couple of days and stayed with us. He and my Husband played tennis and we enjoyed seeing him. Our hearts go out to his girls who were everything to him. He loved Sloan and Elizabeth so much and was such a proud Father. I love you Snakeface. I'll see you on the other side. Until then.

- Stacey Mitchell Kane and Brian Kane, Atlantic Highlands, NJ

I am truly saddened by the loss of FB, a friend for over 40 years. We first met in those magical days just out of college in Burlington when Fred, and a group of his pals, organized a series of wonderful parties known as The Acceleration Ball. They wanted to host it at the Burlington Country Club (my dad was president the year of they wanted to host the very first "ball") so they needed to get his approval. Dad said yes with one condition, "that you invite my daughter!" And that is what forged the beginning of Fred's and my friendship. Fred was loyal to the core and we stayed in touch over the years. Every time we spoke he mentioned his two girls, his pride and joy, and our shared love of politics (although we did not always agree on many issues). He was engaged in so many interesting things and was always present and in the moment. This is a tragic loss and a true case of "gone too soon". May he rest easily knowing he left a lasting and loving impression on so many of us.

- Sarah Soule Oliva, Shelburne, VT

I was privileged to have known Fred for the better part of the last 7 years, and honored to count him among my friends. Farewell to a loving father and devoted citizen.

- Jonathan Dunn, Savannah, GA

I'm a new friend of Fred's. I was told by RFK Jr. that "you two guys should meet." Well, we did, and it's been quite a year and a half. Fred mentioned his time in NYC, working on Wall Street, and various restaurants we both would go to but never knew each other political dinners, fundraisers, people in common we knew. He loved the Cape playing golf, tennis, being with the Kennedy family, listening to stories, and telling some of his own. He was protective of his clients "my firefighters" as he called them and loved the other unions he was connected with. He said to me a few weeks ago "there one more Presidential campaign left in us Ed". He's coordinating that now in heaven. Most importantly, he loved his daughters Sloan and Elisabeth - they kept him going. And Heather whom he would drive eight hours to be with. Great knowing you Fred.

- Ed Moran, Long Island , NY

I'm a new friend of Fred's. I was told by RFK Jr. that "you two guys should meet." Well, we did, and it's been quite a year and a half. Fred mentioned his time in NYC, working on Wall Street, and various restaurants we both would go to but never knew each other political dinners, fundraisers, people in common we knew. He loved the Cape playing golf, tennis, being with the Kennedy family, listening to stories, and telling some of his own. He was protective of his clients "my firefighters" as he called them and loved the other unions he was connected with. He said to me a few weeks ago "there one more Presidential campaign left in us Ed". He's coordinating that now in heaven. Most importantly, he loved his daughters Sloan and Elisabeth - they kept him going. And Heather whom he would drive eight hours to be with. Great knowing you Fred.

- Ed Moran , Long Island, NY

Dear Fred, I am devastated by Fred's passing. We met just a few years ago yet were best friends almost instantaneously. He contacted me during the RFK Jr. Presidential campaign. We collaborated on labor strategy for Bobby. He was a brilliant thinker and had a commanding knowledge of politics and the economy. He was one of the few people I know that really understood organized labor. We thought so much alike that we began finishing each other's thoughts and sentences. We spent hours on the phone discussing how we could help Bobby. This past summer, Fred came to New Jersey and we played some good tennis, another passion we had during our brief time as best friends. We also had some enjoyable time with dear mutual friends Stacy and Brian Kane. I miss you lovely Fred

- Clark S Herman, Fair Haven, New Jersey

My condolences to Elizabeth and Sloan, the pride and joy and loves of his life. My condolences to the rest of his family as well. Fred was a wonderful friend and mentor to me. We shared good times as friends and colleagues ever since he hired me in 1992. He was the consummate Wall Street investment banker: smart, articulate and impeccably dressed. I am indebted to Fred for his tutelage and advice as my manager and friend. The memories are too numerous to recall. My life is enriched by knowing him. I speak for all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him, Fred, you will be missed. I am truly saddened by this news. - Gordon

- Gordon Hoo, Studio City, CA

He was a great man who did a lot for our city!

- J Muncie, Savannah, GA

Fred and I became friends almost instantly. From the very beginning, it felt like we had known each other for years. You don't have to know someone a long time to feel a real bond; sometimes it just happens, and it feels effortless. That's how it was with Fred. We'd text a couple of times a week during the campaign, and we kept in touch afterward, not just as colleagues, but as true friends. Every conversation ended with the same word: "Brother." And that's truly what he was... my brother in spirit. Fred was a loving human being and an exceptional father. He had a big heart, a sharp mind, and a loyalty that ran deep. He was devoted to the Kennedys, and those who know him well will remember how Ethel Kennedy herself took an instant liking to him and treated him like one of their own. I was lucky to hear so many great stories from him and even luckier to share real moments of laughter and friendship. I'd call him "debonair", and he'd just laugh that big laugh of his. He was a class act all the way. I'm going to miss him dearly. May our friend rest in peace, and may God hold him close in His warm embrace.

- William Riley Fernandez, New York, NY

We send our sympathy and love to Sloan, Elisabeth, MJ and all of Fred's family. He was such a vibrant and dynamic person, his passing is a shock. We met Fred in 1982 in Burlington, Vt. He was the young, new leader of the City Republican party and I was the City Treasurer and right-hand man for Mayor Bernie Sanders. Fred was soon elected to the City Council and became the Council President. Despite our political differences we became close friends and political allies based on our mutual commitment to the city and good government. It was both a personal and community loss when Fred moved to New York for a new career at Paine Webber. Over the years we visited with Fred in Maine, New York, Tybee Island, Savannah and Atlanta. Though our meetings were infrequent, we remained fast friends and share our joys and disappointments. Fred's death a few days before his birthday reminded us of hosting many birthdays dinners with his favorite pork chops dinner. He was a wonderful, kind and delightful person and he will be sorely missed.

- Roxane & Jonathan Leopold , Atlanta, GA

Fred was a true gentleman and aristocrat. I loved playing tennis together, talking politics, and drinking from his fountain of knowledge on the world of investments, the FED, and options. We started to play golf together, and his demeanor on the course and play fit well with me. I know he is already missed by many he served and helped, his friends and family, and by me. I lit a candle for him today and will pray gor him and his family.

- Richard Greco, Savannah, GA

A candle has been lit!

We miss you Fred.

- Richard Greco, Savannah, GA

God Speed to a Dear Old Friend and Gentleman

- Thomas A Wey Jr, Rye , New York