Fred was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Syzdek, parents Rosie & Ike Syzdek, in-laws Mary & Edward Marshall and siblings Margaret Syzdek, Leo Syzdek, Reese Syzdek, Albin Syzdek, & Albert Syzdek as well as brother in-law Sonny Marshall.
Fred is survived by his loving & dedicated wife of 58 years, Margaret Marshall Syzdek & his children Michelle Bartholomew & husband Chris B. and Chris Syzdek Sr. and wife Tina. His grandchildren Chris Syzdek Jr, Brittney Bartholomew, Zachary Bartholomew, Joseph Syzdek, & Matthew Bartholomew were his pride & joy. His surviving siblings include Edmund Syzdek, Bobbie Gentry & Elizabeth Holcombe & in-laws Carolyn Marshall, Tommy & Sharron Marshall and Eddie & Elaine Marshall.
Mr. Fred Syzdek was born and raised in the small Polish town of Bremond, TX. He graduated from Bremond High and had the nickname “swivel-hips” for his moves on the football field. He served as a proud American for 2 years in the US Army & was an installer for AT&T for 42 years. Fred was a deeply religious man & devout catholic who was affectionately known as the ‘donut man’ at Assumption Catholic Church in Houston, TX for many years. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus. ‘Coach Syzdek’ loved all sports & was very active in both baseball and football coaching, but the role he enjoyed most was being “Papaw” and cheering & rooting for anything his grandchildren did. Fred was an amazing son, brother, husband, father & Papaw to many family & friends…. He was a fun-loving man that was a model Christian. He loved to dance, grew a mean garden, and enjoyed life to the fullest. His smile, energy, tenderness and optimism was infectious! Fred was infamous for serving others and thrived on being a disciple to others in many small acts of kindness and compassion for all. His love & dedication to his wife, Margaret was something he took great pride in & was evident to all that knew him. Although a man of small stature, his presence was ostentatious coupled with great modesty.
I lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider mass intentions, or donation to either the “Kevin Cares” Go Fund Me account or Alzheimer’s Association links below;
http://www.gofundme.com/kevincares
https://act.alz.org/site/Donation
Please join the family in celebration of Fred's life following the interment on May 5th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Tomball Community Center 221 Market St. Tomball, Texas 77375 (281)-255-8178. Lunch, drinks and deserts provided.
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