Frederick A. Lasker a world traveler, lover of the arts, and impassioned advocate for Fort Greene, Brooklyn passed away peacefully in his home on November 23, 2022. Fred traveled to virtually every country in the world, and embraced all cultures, their arts and particularly their food. He was a lifelong member of the James Beard Foundation and would often cook favorite dishes for friends at his home in Fort Greene. Fred was on the board of the Fort Greene Conservancy (FGC). He was the recording secretary for the Fort Greene Association. Although Brooklyn was Fred’s home and love, he would travel to Moorea, Tahiti each year and spend the better part of the fall there.
Fred was born on May 13, 1936, to Loretta (Schultz) and Stanley Lasker, he was a proud native of Brooklyn. He attended St. Cecelia’s School and graduated from Long Island City High School in 1953. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The City College of New York. Fred was a teacher for The NYC Board of Education for over 30 years. He taught American History and Geography at The High School of Fashion Industries in Manhattan. While teaching, he obtained master’s degrees from both NYU and Columbia University.
Fred’s legacy was his hospitality. He hosted countless dinner parties for friends and family, including the FGC. For 40 years, Fred hosted a Christmas Eve party each year in his home. Fred was predeceased by Sherman Jones, his partner and co-founder with Fred of Fowler Square Foods, a gourmet food store in Fort Greene that was way ahead of its time. He was predeceased by his sister Loretta and her husband, George Bell. Fred is survived by his niece, Christine Farrell and her husband, Michael of Glastonbury CT and their children, Megan, Caitlin, Connor and Matthew, and his nephew, Gregory Bell of Toms River, NJ and his daughter, Kirsten.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Boniface Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 17th at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Fort Greene Park Conservancy in Fred’s name for a bench with his name and in memory of his contributions. The link is provided below:
https://www.classy.org/campaign/a-bench-for-fred-lasker-in-fort-greene-park/c450663
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