Siegfried “Ricky” “Fred”  Carle, age 88, of Hudson, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025  surrounded by loved ones.

Born on December 28, 1936, in Stuttgart, Germany, Siegfried immigrated to the United States in 1957 in search of new opportunities. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1966 at Fort Benning, Georgia. After his service, he settled in Islip, New York, where he worked as a skilled tool and die maker at Majestic Mold then Tri Molded Plastics until his retirement in 2000.

Siegfried was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mireille Chatel Carle. He is survived by his loving partner, Nilda Chendemi of Hudson FL; His sister Margarit Bevilacqua and husband Luciano of Germany;  his sons Howard Carle and wife Nancy of Swampscott, MA, and Andrew Carle and wife Susan of Franklin, MA; and his cherished grandchildren, Martin Carle of Salem, MA, Alyssa Carle of Brookline, MA , Olivia Carle of Swampscott, MA and Ian Carle of New York, NY

He will be remembered for his dedication to friends and family, his strong work ethic, and the life he built through perseverance and quiet strength.

A private memorial will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Siegfried’s memory.