Frederick M. Lederer

As a volunteer fireman, his life of protecting and serving others was most recently with the East Brentwood Fire Department, earning the rank of Assistant Chief. In his early years, Rick served his hometown of Syosset and as Engine Co. 1’s Captain, respected, and beloved.

Viewing will be on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 from 2 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The FASNY Firefighter’s Home: https://firemenshome.com/give

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crost the bar.

— Alfred, Lord Tennyson, "Crossing the Bar" (1889)