James L. "Jim" Fondriest

Talked on phone to Jim about two weeks before his passing. We did a lot of reminiscing about the old days growing up in Dover. I was planning to get down to see Jim and share even more memories but one never knows what tomorrow will bring. I will miss him and I know others will also.

My condolences to the Fondriest family. Mr Fondriest was selfless man, I always respected his deep devotion to his family, faith, and community. May God bless you.

Just talked to Jim on phone a few weeks ago on phone. We reminisced about growing up in Dover back when. The ball field at Central Catholic school made him proud as he put many hours in seeing it got finished. We talked about getting together soon. Jim’s father, Leo, was a mentor to my Dad and I thanked Jim for what his father did. Condolences to family.

Just talked to him a few weeks ago when his sister in law passed. We talked about growing up in Dover way back when. He mentioned how he was training a pup daily for a relative and asked when we could meet again. The Central Catholic school baseball field that he helped work on and see thru to the end will be one of greatest accomplishments. Jim’s father, Leo Fondriest, was a mentor to my father, John Daniel Contini, and I thanked Jim several times for his fathers kindness. ...

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You with Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family
Dottie and Greg Milstead
Dale Winkhart

Our Deepest Sympathy, Dottie and Greg Milstead, Dale Winkhart.

Our Deepest Sympathy to your family! What a baseball man!❤