Fred B. Toomer, 79, a longtime resident of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on November 4, 2026, after succumbing to heart failure. He was the sonof the late Richard V. Toomer, Sr. and Romey Tsui Ling Lee Toomer of Boston. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and
sister Lugenia Toomer Oxley. He is survived by his wife Cecelia, son Richard and daughter Erica;
brothers Richard, Jr., (Illinois); Frank, Sr., (Virginia); Eric (Georgia); and a host of nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Fred attended Boston Public Schools and supported the family-owned business, Toomer &
Sons Custom Tailors. Fred is a proud Vietnam era Army Veteran (2nd Infantry Division) who served
in Korea. May Fred rest well and be at peace.