Frederick J. Metzger

Frederick J. Metzger was born July 19th, 1946, to Gerald Metzger and Mary Metzger (Brigger). He passed away suddenly on April 17th, 2022, at the age of 75. He led an adventurous life, enlisting in the Air Force at an early age and traveling to locations across the globe.

One of his most notable expeditions was to the Philippines during the Ruby Tower Collapse, wherein he aided the Phillipine Government and President Marcos in searching for survivors amongst the rubble. He earned a medal commemorating his service to the Philippines during that time and had the opportunity to dine with President Marcos and his wife.

Upon returning to the states, he began a family and then started his Land Surveyor business. He ran the business successfully for nearly 4 decades and turned the reigns over to his son Frederick J. Metzger, Jr. upon his retirement.

He is survived by his three children, Frederick J Metzger, Jr. (Latham, NY), Jeri Metzger (Houston, TX) and Michael Metzger (Round Lake, NY). Also surviving him is his sister Barbara Hill, two granddaughters (Sophia Michele Metzger and Abagael Emelia Metzger) as well as two nieces and nephews.

His memory lives on with us all, as with anyone who had the pleasure of encountering him. His willingness to help was only shadowed by his infectious smile and laughter. His iron-will and drive to lead a meaningful life is an inspiration to all of those he left here on earth.

Services will be held at Newcomer Cremations & Funerals, located at 343 New Karner Road Colonie, NY 12205. Visiting Hours are on Thursday May 5th from 4pm-6pm. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Friday morning at 9am, with procession leaving at 10am for an internment at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Frederick Metzger by visiting www2.heart.org or mailing a donation to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284