Fred P. Fieni

Fred P. Fieni, a beloved and life-long resident of Kennett Square, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 13, 2025 at his home, as he wished.  Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Antonio Fieni and the late Armida Astolfi Fienni.

Fred graduated from Kennett Consolidated High School lettering in three sports.  He received the Senatorial Scholarship leading him to Penn State where he graduated majoring in Horticulture and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity.  After graduating, he married the love of his life, Rose Marie Basilio.  Fred honorably served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion.  After serving his Country, Fred returned home and became a mushroom grower and worked at Grocery Store Products then at Amycel/Spawn Mate until retirement.  Fred enjoyed golf, fishing, horseshoes, cornhole, shuffleboard, ping pong and pool.  He loved playing pinochle with his family.  Fred had a lifelong love affair with Penn State sports and all Philly sports.  The highlight of his life was giving the blessing at family and friends weddings and birthdays.

Fred was the beloved husband of Rose Marie Basilio Fieni for 71 years; father of Regina Lafferty (Mark Stump), Janet Zagorskie (Chuck), Fred P. Fieni, Jr. (Sally), Edmund Fieni and Diane Kidd (Greg Lau); grandfather of Stephen Lafferty, Joseph Lafferty (Melissa), Brian Lafferty (Samantha), Caitlin Biondo (Joseph), Kristen McKinnon (Jeff), Kara Zagorskie, David Fieni (Brittany), Samantha Fieni, Sarah Kidd and Alan Kidd; brother of Anthony "Junior" Vito Fieni.  In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his siblings, Ernest Fieni, Dino Fieni and Filomena Matani.

A viewing will be from 8:30AM to 10:30AM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the LONGWOOD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION of MATTHEW GENEREUX, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.  The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square.  Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Fred's name may be made to St. Patrick Church, click here or KACS, click here to donate

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