- Date Of Death: April 12, 2019
- State: Pennsylvania
H. Frederick Nielsen, Jr. of Media, PA, formerly of Paoli, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2019. Survived by his loving wife, Marion (nee Iacovella), their son Andrew, and Sharon Nielsen Kraynak and Linda Nielsen Bastian (the late William), his daughters with the late Dorothy Smoker Nielsen. Devoted brother of Karen Regester (Robert), Ingrid King (Joseph), and the late Kristin Deacon (late Daniel). Cherished Grandfather of Benjamin Kraynak (Keisha Everett), Beth Ann Magda (Joel), Nate Kraynak (Christine), Alex Kraynak, Rita Kraynak, James Bastian (Chanel Moore), Wade Bastian and Lewis Bastian. Adoring Great Grandfather of Alexa, Wylie, Thea, Samantha and Mina, along with countless nieces and nephews.A graduate of Drexel University with bachelor and MBA degrees in Business Administration in 1956 and 1968. While at Drexel, he was a member of Pi Kapa Phi fraternity. He also served as a group leader for Penn State’s Home Study Program. His memberships included The Union League and the Rose Valley Folk where he was always entertaining in their Variety Shows.Active in his community, Fred served on the Boards of the Springfield (Delco) and Helen Kate Furness libraries and participated in the initial development of the Delaware County Library System. He attended and served on the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield (Delco) and the Wallingford Presbyterian Church. He served on several citizen committees of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and as Treasurer of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Authority. For many years he worked tirelessly with the Deaf Hearing Communication Centre in various roles. More recently, he actively served on The Church of the Good Samaritan’s Food greatest delight was spending time with his family, church and many friends. We all will miss his wisdom and great sense of humor.
