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Richard Fritzinger Obituary
Born is Allentown, he was a son of Anita B. (Brobst) Rapchak of Palmerton and Richard A. Fritzinger Sr. of Summit Hill.
He was last employed as the assistant manager for the Convenient Mart, Palmerton, for one year. Before that, he was a carpet installer for many years with his father and brothers. He was of the Protestant faith.He enjoyed music and playing the guitar and was very artistically talented.
Surviving in addition to his mother and father are his stepfather, Keith Rapchak Palmerton; his stepmother, Katie Fritzinger of Summit Hill; five brothers, Paul, Shane and Andy, all of Palmerton, and Bobby and Jimmy, both of Summit Hill; maternal grandparents, David and Barbara Brobst of Salisbury Township; aunts and uncles, Barbara and Jeff Ernst of Whitehall and Robin and David Brobst of Allentown; and seven nieces and nephews.
Service: Funeral service 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, with the Rev. James Schlegel officiating. Private interment at convenience of family. Call 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Contributions may be made to the family, c/o the funeral home, 18067. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Fritzinger
Bev
February 17, 2012
Anita,
I'm so very sorry for you with the loss of your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
Chad Williams
February 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to rich's family and freinds!
February 15, 2012
Dear Anita & Rich,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of your son. Losing a child is the hardest and toughest thing a parent can and will EVER endure. Know that he is at peace now. It may seem impossible to go on but live for the wonderful memories of your son that lay deep within your heart. Sincerely, Anntte Zuber Kohler
The Neighbor Family
February 13, 2012
We were deeply saddened to hear of Richie's passing. He was a great guy who was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed.
Terry and Natalie Snyder
February 13, 2012
Ritchie man do we have memories. you would do anything for anyone.It breaks our hearts knowing you are gone.we will always remember you dressing up as elmo for alyssa's birthday party and all the good times like sitting with me all day while i was recovering frim hernia surgery or playing washers in pops garage.It was an honor knowing man.
Deanna Walliser
February 13, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of Richie's family. Anita you will be in my prayers.
Clinton Svitilla Sr
February 12, 2012
Anita and family,
We are so sorry about the loss of Richie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Al & Tammy Fritzinger
February 12, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Richie's passing.Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of Richie.
To Richard and Anita, may you find peace in the memories of your son and solace in his passing to a peaceful heaven.
Patt Bedics
February 12, 2012
Tiffany my sympathy to you and your family so sorry for your loss.
February 12, 2012
"They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are."
St. John Chrysostom
As a former HBMS teacher, I have so many wonderful memories of Richie. I am sorry for your and our loss.
Ray Mancini
Mark & Jacqueline Dorsey
February 11, 2012
What you are is God's gift to you;
What you become is your gift to God.
Rest peacefully in His arms.
xoxoxoxo Mark, Jackie, Max & Logan
Tami Kroboth-Lintner
February 11, 2012
Dear Anita and Robin, Although I haven't seen either of you in a long time, my heart goes out to you during this extremely difficult time. My sincerest condolences to you and your families.
sabrina santana
February 11, 2012
im sorry for ur loss he was a great son and cusin i loved him very much ur neice
Jason Gustin
February 11, 2012
The Gustin Family sends their condolences. Richie was a kind and loving person that would do anything for anybody. He will be deeply missed.
Jason Gustin
February 11, 2012
The Gustin family sends there condolences. Richie was a kind and loving person who would do anything for anybody. He will be deeply missed.
April Marx
February 11, 2012
Anita
The message about Richie, seeing the shining star and the picture of him on his hotwheel and my deepest sympathy came from me. May you seek comfort from those around you. God Bless
Terri and John Binder
February 11, 2012
Rich and Katy,I am so sorry for you're loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 11, 2012
Anita and family,
I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I haven't seen Richie for years. I will always remember him as the happy, carefree kid of the good ol days when our kids played together. When you look up at the sky at night and see that star that's shining bright...smile. It'll be Richie letting you know he's near. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Timmy Allen
February 11, 2012
Anita and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you through this heartbreaking time.
Jamie Boehmer (Brobst)
February 10, 2012
This is in memory of the good who die young,
And we look at you now smiling down from above,
We know that you see us now, we know you hear us grieve,
This life is far too short already, and you were too young to leave.
You were the best that we've ever known,
... So believe that you'll stay with us as we now grow alone.
If there's one thing we'll remember for now and forever after,
The thing everyone talks about is your unending laughter.
It's strange how your laughter brings us to tears,
Crying for the love you've shown us all through your too few years.
So this is in remembrance of a true friend gone
Without you in this place something just seems wrong.
If we were going to try to list all the people we've seen cry,
It would be honest to say, that we would be here all our lives.
But nothing lasts forever, and we're not trying to pretend
So even though your time is over, we know that you are with us until the end.
February 10, 2012
We are very saddened for you loss, you are in our prayers.
Diane, Joe Groller and Family
Samantha
February 10, 2012
It was never boring to be on shift with you. I'll miss you and I'll keep you in my memory.Rest easy, and I wish your family all the best at this difficult time.
angie fritzinger
February 10, 2012
Always in my memories of the fun times we had growing up you a great friend cousin my love to everyone
Cassie Shipps
February 10, 2012
I will miss you cuz. I just saw you in august and if i wouldve known that was the last time i would see you then i woulda hugged you a little tighter and for a little longer. Ill love you forever. Your always alive in my mind.
Barbara (Allen) Renner
February 10, 2012
Anita, Keith and family,
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Nicole Alban
February 10, 2012
Overwhelmed with grief and sorrow, yet trying to find solace in knowing you are now at peace. Words cannot describe how very much I love you and will miss you. You have always been my "baby bro". I love you Richie Magichy...You will live on forever in my heart.
Susan McNeill
February 10, 2012
Anita, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. My deepest sympathies.
kaleena
February 10, 2012
So very sorry for the loss of your son, god bless you, take care of yourselves
Katy Fritzinger
February 10, 2012
Tears have a wisdom all their own.They come when a person has relaxed enough to let go and to work through their sorrow. They are the natural bleeding of an emotional wound, carrying the poison out of the body. Here lies the road to recovery.
I love you my Richie
Ann Walton
February 10, 2012
Richie touched my heart in Middle School. He was a talented and sensitive young man. May memories of his engaging smile and warm heart sustain you. Peace.
Sheila Rapchak
February 10, 2012
Anita,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words are meaningless at this time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jess and Chris Engler
February 10, 2012
Uncle Rich and Aunt Katy, Praying for peace during this time of unmeasurable grief. We love you guys.
Amy Strohl
February 10, 2012
I am at a loss for words. Anita & Keith if you need anything, just let me know.
john svitilla
February 10, 2012
this is fore the hole family death is the saddest thing anyone can face in life we will never know what a waits for us on the other side but what we all must do now is take care of number one and that will be your self's then we will be able to take care of the rest of your family and as always stay positive the negative stuff in owe life's will get us no where love the family always john and Deborah svitilla
Steven Picos
February 10, 2012
Richard: Sorry to read about the death of your son. May he R.I.P.
Stef & Stan
February 10, 2012
Rich & Katy, You are in our thoughts and prayers, we are so sorry for your loss.
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