Obituary of Fredrick Allen

Fredrick "Smokey" Allen, 80, of Trenton, passed away on July 22, 2022. Born in Hightstown, NJ, he has been a lifelong Trenton resident. He was a graduate of Trenton Central High School. He retired from the Trenton Fire Department after 25 years of service. He was a former parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church, and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a coach and umpire for the South Trenton Little League for many years. He was also a soccer referee for Mercer County, and a lifeguard at the Surf Club in Ortley Beach. He is survived by his children Jonathan Allen of Houma, LA, Michael Allen of Trenton, Cynthia Allen of Baton Rouge, LA, and Michael Toohey of Maryland, five grandchildren Kellen Allen, Avery Allen, Jackson Allen Shaffers, Carrie Anne Toohey, and Jonathan Toohey, one sister Barbara Smith of Newtown, PA, and his former wife Julia Allen of Port Allen, LA. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Knott's Colonial Funeral Home 2946 South Broad Street Hamilton, NJ 08610. A Christian prayer service will begin at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Fireman Retirement Home 565 Lathrop Ave. Boonton, NJ 07005. Condolences for the family can be left at www.knottscolonialfuneralhome.com.