Frederic C. Underwood, Sr.

Frederic C. Underwood, Sr., 71, of Berkshire passed away on August 7, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Fred leaves his loving wife, Laura J. Underwood and his six children, Linda (John) Gehm, Frederic (Tammy) Underwood, Jr., Sharon ( her partner Tom) Bean, Kenneth (Ruth) Underwood, Jody (Ronald) Cortright, Willis (Christein) Underwood, 11 grandchildren Jason, Janette, Hope, Kenneth, Shannon, Melissa, Willis, Joshua, Brittany, Tiffany, Weston, and 5 great grandchildren, Rylan, Sara, Patrick, Braxton, Aubrey, 10 brothers and sisters, Lilian Underwood, George Underwood, Charles Underwood, Mary Leora Cole, Barbara Hamilton, Betty Judd, Dorothy Altavilla, Harry Underwood, Douglas Underwood, Gary Underwood and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Fred was born on May 29, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Mary Underwood and by his infant son, Kevin A. Underwood.He was an employee of Borg Warner in Ithaca for over 43 years and while there he participated as lead fire brigade and union representative. He was also a life member of the Berkshire Fire Company. Services were held at the convenience of the family and burial was in Center Lisle Cemetery..Friends who wish to remember Fred with a memorial are asked to kindly consider directing memorials to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, NY 13850 in memory of Fred Underwood. The Cooley Family of MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting with arrangements. Please share your memories and condolences at www.macphersonfuneralhome.com.