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Fred D. Rendina

March 7, 1930 - March 27, 2020

Fred D. Rendina, age 90, of Michigan City, formerly of Valparaiso and Miller Beach, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020.

Fred was born on March 7, 1930, in Scottdale, PA.  He moved with his family to Gary, Indiana, in 1936 when his father took a job at United States Steel.  Fred attended Holy Angels Grade School and graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1948.  He attended Roosevelt University in Chicago.  During Fred’s professional career, he worked for the School City of Gary, Ford Motor Company, and the Calumet Township Assessor.  Fred also managed restaurants in NW Indiana, and, in his later years, he became a real estate agent.

For many years, Fred was involved in community theater. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, Fred directed several Gary Music Theater productions.  Fred’s greatest quality was that he looked at life through rose-colored glasses and knew how to spread that optimism and humor to others.

Fred was preceded in death by his life partner of 53 years, Robert McAllister; his parents, Ferdinando and Mary (Marrazza) Rendina; his brothers: Michael Rendina and Jack (Jean) Rendina; and his sister Lorraine Love.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.  At Fred’s request, there will be no viewing or service.  Friends will gather at a later date for a celebration of Fred’s life.

To view and/or sign Fred’s guestbook please visit www.GeisenFuneralHome.com  219-663-2500.

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Fred D. Rendina, age 90, of Michigan City, formerly of Valparaiso and Miller Beach, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Fred was born on March 7, 1930, in Scottdale, PA.  He moved with his family to Gary, Indiana, in 1936 when his father took a job at United States Steel.  Fred attended Holy AngelsContinue Reading

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JOHN P. FORNARI left a message on April 15, 2020:
Fun, laughter, sadness and tears, good times and bad over many years. Fred leaves indelible memories on myself and many others for sure. Rest in peace old friend. John Fornari
Evelyn Lahaie left a message on April 11, 2020:
With deepest sympathy to family and friends of Fred Rendina. I fondly remember Fred from our theatre days in Gary Music Theatre, when he directed me in the very professionally done production of "Gypsy." I wish the soundtrack and film of Gypsy that he had sent me had not gotten lost in the mail -- I'll always remember Fred Rendina for the laughter and good times we shared. Evelyn Lahaie Gypsy
Evelyn Lahaie left a message on April 11, 2020:
With deepest sympathy to family and friends of Fred Rendina. I fondly remember Fred from our theatre days in Gary Music Theatre, when he directed me in the very professionally done production of "Gypsy." I wish the soundtrack and film of Gypsy that he had sent me had not gotten lost in the mail -- I'll always remember Fred Rendina for the laughter and good times we shared. Evelyn Lahaie Gypsy
Lois Archer Nawrocki left a message on April 10, 2020:
I was with Gary Music Theater in the late 60’s. My first show was My Fair Lady. Fred was the director. That was the beginning of my many years of theater. I am so glad I did that show with Fred as director. I learned so much from him. Treasured memories. Lois Archer Nawrocki.
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