Celebrating Fred’s life

Alan and I wish we could join the upcoming celebration of Fred’s life but are unable to because we will be in New York City for the the wedding of Eddie Rosario’s daughter. Fred was deeply committed to his family, friends and a determined and relentless fighter for social justice. He will be greatly missed…

Knowing Fred was an Honor

The first time I met Fred was on my very first day in the Bay Area. I came up here for school, and on the drive up the 5 from LA, my mom says "Oh we can visit your cousin Fred." I had NO IDEA that I had any cousins, at all. So we made…

Fred

There is no combination of words that can adequately express the tremendous void Fred’s passing has left in all of those who knew and loved him. There may not even be enough words or thoughts or acts of kindness that can provide sufficient comfort, but there is solace and joy and laughs and healing in…

marching for Climate Justice

Absolutely heartbroken and devastated to learn that we lost brother Fred Pecker. Fred was a dear friend and a warrior for justice. While we’d walked many picket lines together, it wasn’t until the Campaign for Sustainable Recycling that I got to work closely with Fred. His commitment to new organizing and to following, honoring and…

My Fond Memories of Fred

I was a teenager with Fred, in Queens. We met on the street corner, we hung out. We didn’t go to the same public schools, but Astoria and Queensview was where it was at. It was where we grew up, along with a lot of kids on that corner, 21st Street and 34th Avenue. A…