Frederick N. Kushel age 57 of Stratford passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2008 in Milford Hospital. Fred a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict, was born in Bridgeport beloved son of Nadine Norvell Kushel Reilly and the late Alexander Kushel. He was the proprietor of Fred's Diesel for over twenty- five years, where he worked hard as a diesel mechanic, a trade which he passed on to his sons and for that they are forever greatful and passionate about their trade. He was also an avid gardener and cook. Survivors in addition to his mother include his devoted sons Nick Kushel and his wife Kyle of Stratford, Mike Kushel and Elizabeth Paolillo of Naugatuck, his cherished long time friend Layne Ochman of Stratford, 2 brothers Al Kushel of North Dakota and Dave Kushel of Stratford, 3 granddaughters Morgan, Payton and Emerson and his former wife of thirty years Sharon with whom he raised his sons, and a special family friend Jackie Ochman of Stratford. Funeral services and interment are private and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.