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Samuel Ward Fritz

1972 - 2019

Samuel Ward Fritz obituary, 1972-2019, Plantation, FL

BORN

1972

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home - Plantation

7001 NW 4th St.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Samuel Fritz Obituary

On November 4, 2019, Samuel Ward Fritz passed away. He was born on September 8, 1972 (47 years old). He succumbed after a valiant and epic battle with a rare blood cancer called Multiple Myeloma. Sam was surrounded by loving family and friends. Sam will be missed everyday by his father, Arthur Fritz, mother, Cleaette Fritz, his sister, Emma Chong, brother-in-law, Robert Chong, his nieces, Eva and Lucy Chong, aunts, uncles, cousins and his great extended family and friends. We know that Sam is with his loving grandparents, George and Emma Fritz and Martin and Mary Lou Briefer. Samuel (Sam, Sammy or Sambo) spent most of his life in South Florida. He attended South Plantation High School and supplemented his education by devoting time to his beloved local waterways, fishing holes and bike trails. As a man who never met a stranger, Sammy was happy to share his adventures with those who dared, spreading his joyfulness and love of life and creating many stories along the way. Mr. Fritz graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Aviation Business and worked most recently as a pilot for Florida West, flying the Boeing 767ER aircraft. Sam enjoyed flying but the true delight came from sharing this passion with his father who is a retired Airline Captain who flew numerous types of airplanes including the 767. Sam loved airplanes, boats, cars, motorcycles and bicycles. He was a master tinkerer taking everything apart and putting it back together better and making it faster. Sam's extensive collections verify his enthusiasm for the very existence of these machines. Beyond the mechanical world Sam loved and was loved by his family and friends. Sam Fritz will forever be missed. There will be a Celebration of Life service at Fort Lauderdale Country Club, 415 E Country Club Circle, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 on Sunday, November 17, from 1 - 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made in Sam's name to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society. tmralph.com

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Nov. 10, 2019.

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Erick Hernandez

September 4, 2024

Sorry it took so long for me to realize what you were going through my friend. You will live in my mind and heart forever. God bless your family. Love you Sam.

Barry Reaves

December 26, 2021

My brother, You fought a good fight. We should all learn to enjoy life as much as you enjoyed yours. You meant so much to so many.
RIP Super Sam.

Ronnie Maynard

November 21, 2019

Tom and I are sorry for your loss...Sam came to a few of our Multiple Myeloma Support group meetings in Hollywood, FL

Perla Zambrano

November 13, 2019

Mr. Fritz , Ms. Fritz and family: I want you to know how we at the Center will miss Sam's smile and joy for life. He was truly a very special man. He was brave and relentless and fought until the end. He was very blessed by having you as his parents. He also knew it and loved you with all his heart. May God give you strength, solace in the memories he left you and peace knowing you were there for him always.

Christel Anderson

November 12, 2019

My deepest condolences to you and your family Cleaette.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.By keeping the memories alive Sam will be in your heart forever.

SPHS graduation , your sister Emma

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

Senior Prom 1990 what a fun night...#flattirememories

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

more friends who love you .

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

Your friends who love you through thick and thin.

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

SPHS reunion, I am your date again!!

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

always surrounded by the girls....we all loved being around you!

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

Grad night 1990

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

surrounded by life long friends, most of us have know each other since the age of 12 or younger!

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

a night out just the 2 of us in our early 20's!

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

Our friends who have since passed from high school, I know they are with you xoxo

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

me and the boys...so happy I got to see you!!

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

Karla Knapp

November 12, 2019

r Arthur, Cleaette, and Emma, There are no words to describe how sorry ALL OF US are for the loss of Sam. He was loved by so many friends. He was so lucky to have such a supportive and loving family during these difficult 7 years, he was always so grateful to have you all by his side. He was always happy in front of his friends even during the most difficult times. So many wonderful memories of you , Sam throughout my life, flat tire on our way prom, our parties with Alex and Smurf and our friends, watching the moon from my 280ZX, Grad night,to seeing each other at reunions . He loved his friends and we all loved him back......I will remember us dancing like fools this past June at the reunion at Geronimo's... so much fun and no one was even paying attention to us...best memory EVER! You were one of a kind and always so full of energy!
You are now with so many of our friends that we have lost over the years, I know they are with you and you are no longer in pain. May your memory last forever in our hearts...I know you will always be in my heart..until we meet again.....

Celebrating Sam!!! One of his birthdays!! I loved to kiss him ❤

Alexis Kent

November 10, 2019

I took Sam to dinner for one of his birthday's at The Ritz Carleton on the beach..we were celebrating Sam that night!!!

Alexis Kent

November 10, 2019

Another picture at our high school gathering at Duffy's

Alexis Kent

November 10, 2019

At a mini high school reunion hanging out having some fun. Duffy's in Plantation

Alexis Kent

November 10, 2019

Alexis Kent

November 10, 2019

I just wanted to light a candle for you Sammy. I love you and I am going to miss seeing you around. I miss talking to you. And all our fun times hanging out. You will be thought about often. And missed so much. I know your in Heaven now, with family and friends. No longer in pain. Love you! Alexis Kent

Sam and I hanging out having fun!!!

Alexis Kent

November 10, 2019

I am so sorry that I can not make Sam's celebration of life ceremony on Sunday, November 17th. I am unfortunately out of town working. I did donate money to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society In Sam's name, his honor. Sam's life is definitely worth celebrating!!! It kills me to miss this celebration in his honor. He was one of a kind. He is and will be loved and cared about forever by a lot of us. Life will honestly not be the same without Sam Fritz in it. :0) I loved and cared about him a lot. We went to high school together but got to know each better after high school. He was always so full of life and so fun to be around. All of his friends love him dearly. He was part of a family of friends from all over. But especially us from South Plantation High School. To his family I am so very sorry you had to go through all of this. And I am very sorry for your loss. If there is anything myself or anyone can do for you please, reach out to us. Sam was not only a friend, but he was like family to a lot of people. His family is our family. Thinking of you, wishing I could be there with everyone. Love Always and Forever, Alexis Kent

Diane Hurwit

November 10, 2019

Dear Cleaette and family, my heartfelt condolences to you on this horrible loss of your beautiful Sam! Much love, Diane Hurwit

Seth Kohn

November 9, 2019

Sam was a friend to me when others wouldn't. I was a bit of a nerd/dork when I attended south plantation high. I used to envy the juniors and seniors who drove a car to school. One day, walking home to my house in Plantation Harbor, the red Honda pulled up and a voice said "Hey Seth, get in the car". I knew then this was a man with a big heart. He loved to surf and take on the outdoors. Even in his final stages of cancer, he was able to smile. I will always respect and look up to you Sam Fritz! I'll see you in the next life.

Frank Daery

November 9, 2019

I came late in getting to know Sam, but when I did, I was immediately blown away with his passion. His enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, and his willingness to extend his hand to help made me realize I was in the presence of a truly nice person. I'm sure I wasn't alone.

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fort Lauderdale Country Club

415 E Country Club Circle, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home - Plantation

7001 NW 4th St. NW 70th Ave and NW 4th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

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