Obituary: Frederick Douglas MacArthur, 80, Formerly Of Stamford

Via Collins Funeral Home

Frederick Douglas MacArthur, 80, husband of Emilse MacArthur of Norwalk passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Born in Stamford, CT, on February 3, 1942, he was the son of Kathleen MacArthur and the late Fred MacArthur.

Fred had a very precise and analytical mind and gave great attention to detail in everything he did. These attributes served him well at Todd Combustion in Stamford for over thirty years where he was employed in various capacities from Design Drafting Manager, Project and Sales Engineer, and Sales Manager for the US and Latin America. Fred loved to tell stories of his travels for work and the different cultures he experienced while abroad. After Fred partially retired, he worked as an independent insurance agent.

He was well respected for his skills and character at work and in the community, particularly the Spanish community. Fred was a fluent Spanish speaker and was learning Portuguese. Fred was always willing to help friends and family and donated his time as a Warden at his church. He held memberships in the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, NAACP, Greater Bridgeport Latino Networking Group and a host of other professional and social affiliations.

Fred loved the arts. He loved to draw, play the piano and bongos, sing on the street corner in his younger days, dance, particularly Salsa, and all types of music, his favorite being Jazz and Aretha Franklin. Fred also loved basketball and was thrilled to attend his first live NBA New York Knicks game on February 2, 2016. Fred was an excellent cook and loved to host family and friends, particularly during the holidays.

Fred may be best known for his ability to turn a quick chat into an hours long conversation. There wasn’t a problem that Fred couldn’t find a creative solution for. He took great pride in his work, but always found the time to take great care of those he loved. Fred poured his best efforts and energy into every aspect of his life.

Fred most of all loved his family and will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 40 years Emilse, his children, Gina Martin, Douglas MacArthur, Vanessa MacArthur, grandchildren, Donesha Foster, LaQuiya MacArthur, Eleni Braga, great grandson Michael Reece, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

In addition to his father Fred is predeceased by his his sister Emily Ragsdale, and his first wife Cynthia Burke.

An incredible father, son, brother, grandfather, Tio Fred and Uncle Doug, who will be deeply missed, we love you!

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, at 2:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 1:00 until the time of the service.

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