March 28, 1935 - April 16, 2025
Bradenton, Florida - Frederick "Fred" J. Sgrosso, 90, died peacefully in his Bradenton, Florida home on April 16, 2025.
Fred is survived by his children, Cynthia (Gerden) Clark of Granbury, TX; Stephen (Susan) Sgrosso of Aguanga, CA; Julie (James) Bradley of Osprey, FL, Michael Sgrosso of Franklin, MA; and Dana (Janette) Sgrosso of Millville, MA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Federico Sgrosso and Lisa DeFelice Sgrosso, and his grandson, Nathan Sgrosso. He is survived by fourteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Fred is also survived by his siblings, Dante Sgrosso and Lorraine Sgrosso Sirois, and his first wife and the mother of his children, Mary "Pat" Hayes Sgrosso. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Sally Beverly Sgrosso.
Fred, and his wife, Pat, raised their five children in Franklin, MA. Fred worked as an electronics technician/engineer at Raytheon's Missile Systems Division for thirty-four years.
Fred moved permanently to the Mount Vernon community in Bradenton, FL, after he'd retired. He was well-known in the community and could often be seen photographing the birds, butterflies, and flowers he loved.
There will be a Celebration of Fred's Life on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Pavilion at Mount Vernon (a short walk from the community parking lot at 4701 Mount Vernon Dr., Bradenton, FL 34210). In the event of bad weather, the event will be held at the community clubhouse Main Room at 4701 Mount Vernon Dr., Bradenton, FL 34210.
Memorial donations may be made to Audubon Florida, or to Mass Audubon (for Stony Brook, Norfolk).
