Lorain, Ohio
Apr 19, 1919 – Oct 20, 2015
LORAIN – Frank W. "Fritz" Pavlovcic, 96 of Lorain passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain.
He was born April 19, 1919 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1937.
Fritz retired in 1986 as a Cutter- Grinder for the Ford Engine Plant 2, in Brookpark. He worked there for over 37 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army fighting in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe.
Fritz was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish Church, Lorain. He was a member of the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Slovenian Catholic Church, Lorain, Fritz was a member of the Holy Name Society for over 50 years and named Holy Name Man of the Year. He was a life member of the AMVETS. He was also a member of the KSKJ, Lorain Slovenian Home and a member of the United Auto Workers Local 1250, Brookpark.
He will be missed by his son Frank W. of Lorain; daughter Kathy (Alan) Szarek of Lorain; grandchildren Dr. Frank (Laenne Thompson) Pavlovcic, Heather Pavlovcic, Matthew Pavlovcic, Terry Shullick and Deb Michael; great grandchildren Sierra and Rylie Michael and a nephew George Pavlovcic.
Fritz was preceded in death by his loving wife Frances "Fran" (née Perkovich) Pavlovcic 15 days ago; his parents Frank and Mary (née Kosten) Pavlovcic; brothers Carl and Ray Pavlovcic and a nephew Carl Pavlovcic.
His family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 8 PM in Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, where Closing Prayers will be Saturday at 9:00 then Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish Church, 2143 Homewood Drive (at Grove Ave. Rt. 57). Rev. Father John C. Retar, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Fritz's family is sincerely appreciative of Elmcroft Senor Living and New Life Hospice for the compassionate care given to their father.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish Church, 2143 Homewood Drive, Lorain Ohio 44055.
For further information and online register book, see Reidyfuneral.com.
to the family of Fritz
May he rest in peace. He and his wife, Fran, were wonderful people, good friends, and faithful members of St. Cyril's parish and now St. Francis Xavier. Be assured of my sympathies and prayers for the family.
Fr. Joe
fr. joe yelenc
October 27, 2015 | Steubenville, OH
Dear Fritz & Kathy,
I am sending condolences on behalf of my mother, Mary Vargo, who was lifelong friends of your parents. She sent a sympathy card to your father but he may not have gotten it. She is saddened by your loss & will keep you in her thoughts & prayers. Sandy Vargo Smith
October 24, 2015
Kathy and Frank, I have known the two of you and your parents all of my life since growing up together. All of our prayers go out to both of you. The closeness of both of your parents passing cannot be easy. Your faith in god will get the both of you through this.
The Haller family
Matt and Mary Ann, Anna and Pauline
matt haller
October 23, 2015 | Vermilion, OH
Prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. David and Marianne Brunelle
Marianne Brunelle
October 22, 2015 | Atwater, OH
Dear Fritz & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father as well as the recent passing of your mother. May you find the comfort of knowing they are together. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sandy (Vargo) Smith
October 22, 2015 | Columbia, MD
My sincere sympathy with the loss of your father, My prayers for your father and mother, God bless you.
Nick Ksenich
October 22, 2015 | Lorain
Love you Grandpa! Grandma would have loved a candle lit for you. Love you both.
Heather Pavlovcic
October 22, 2015 | MI
You have our sympathy with your loss. Heaven saw your mother was lonely and called Mr. P. home.
May you be comforted by your memories.
Joe, Barb and Maggie
Joe Conley
October 22, 2015 | South Lorain, OH
Kathy I'm so sorry to read of your dad's passing, may you find comfort in their being back together thoughts and prayers
diane chizmadia
October 21, 2015 | Sheffield