Frederick R Aliesky

Frederick Ronald Aliesky, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Crossville, Tennessee on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Born on July 5, 1935 to Harry and Antoinette (Borkowski) Aliesky in Long Island, New York. He graduated from Port Washington High School before attending the University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate then the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary College earning his Veterinary Medical Doctorate in 1963. He then took a position at a local animal hospital in Fair Haven, Vermont where he met Sheila Colville when she brought her family's sick dog into the clinic. They were married in 1964, then headed to Washington state where Fred served as a Veterinarian in the United States Army.

Upon discharge they moved back to Port Washington, New York then in 1969 they found their dream property on Main Street in Essex Junction, Vermont. With the house existing they built an animal hospital right next door. For over thirty years Aliesky Animal Hospital cared for the beloved animals of so many in the community and surrounding areas.

Fred had many adventures in sailing on Lake Champlain, golfing, swimming, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and gatherings with family and friends. He spent many seasons cheering on the University of Vermont’s Catamount hockey and basketball teams, as well as his beloved New York Yankees.

Fred is survived by his wife of 62 years Sheila (Colville) Aliesky; his daughter Kerry Aliesky; his daughter Holly Aliesky and his son in law James Brown. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Byrnes and her husband John, his sister Kathy Lagatta, his brother in law John Colville and his wife Lynne, his sister in law Carol Crawley and her husband Ron, his brother in law Bruce Colville and his wife Elizabeth as well as many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville, TN on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm.

A Catholic funeral mass and burial will take place in Fair Haven, Vermont at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County in Crossville, Tennessee or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.