Frederick N. Wilson Sr.

Frederick (Fred) Norby Wilson Sr. of Browns Mills, NJ passed away surrounded by his family on January 31st. He was 81 years old. Fred was born on June 30, 1943 in McKeesport, PA to his parents Oscar and Betty. He joined the Navy after High School. Fred served in Vietnam, and was stationed aboard several aircraft carriers (USS Randolph 62-64, USS Coral Sea 65-67, USS Independence 67-68, USS Constellation 68-69). Fred was deployed with the Naval Support Force Antarctica from 1971-73. He retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in 1983. Fred then went to work at Lakehurst for the Department of the Navy as a FMS Program Manager supporting P-3, F/A-18 and E-2 aircraft before retiring in 2007. Fred was an avid bowler throughout his life. He loved the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Steelers, and also enjoyed attending games at Penn State with his brother-in-law, Charlie. Fred had a passion for soccer, listening to games from England on his shortwave radio and coaching two very successful teams for the Pemberton Township Soccer Program. His first team was The Force, a boys team from 1978 to 1985 that included his two oldest sons on the roster. This team was most known for traveling to Ireland in 1984 to play internationally. His second team was a girls soccer team, The Rainbow Warriors, inspired by his time in Hawaii. He coached them from 1986 to 1991 and had his daughter rostered on the team. This team was best known, not only for winning, but for being one of the first Pemberton teams to shed the classic Green uniforms. Fred also was the voice of Pemberton Township High School soccer, calling televised games for both the Boys and Girls programs. After the coaching and play-by-play duties ended, Fred's passion became his family, especially his eight grandchildren, attending their sporting and theatre events. Fred is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy; his sons Fred Wilson and wife Dara, Chris Wilson and wife Chryssa, Tim Wilson and wife Missie; his daughter, Katie Glaser and husband Dustin; his grandchildren Connor, Zoe, Grace, Gabe, Jude, Carter, Harper and Piper; his sister Barbara Krisciunas, his brother Bob Chesko, and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins Fred is predeceased by his father Oscar Wilson, mother Betty Chesko, and step-father, Robert Chesko. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Samaritan Staff of Virtua Memorial in Mt. Holly for their excellent care of Fred. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Fred’s name. Relatives and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High Street, Mount Holly, N.J. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment with Navy honors will follow at the Brig, General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, North Hanover Twp, N.J.

Frederick N. Wilson Sr.

June 30, 1943 - January 31, 2025