Frederick S. Zomer, born in Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully May 4, 2021, holding the hand of his loving wife with his son at his side.
Fred proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marines Corps where he learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and investing in a cause larger than himself. A graduate of the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology, Fred had an illustrious career with the Hess Oil Corporation. He started there as a young man working his way up the ladder while putting himself through night school. He went on to become a highly respected project manager at various oil refineries across the U.S. and abroad, including the U.S .Virgin Islands and Eastern Europe. After the fall of the Iron Curtain, Fred became one of the first Americans to successfully broker negotiations for a joint venture between the United States and Azerbaijan.