John F. Fritzky

1965 - 2018

CANTERBURY – John F. Fritzky, 52, a resident of Canterbury for over 28 years, died at his home, Monday, January 8, 2018, following a brief illness. John was born in Bridgeport, Conn., September 29, 1965. He spent his youth and schooled in Salisbury, and was a graduate of Merrimack Valley High School. Prior to moving to Canterbury, he had resided in Salisbury.

Following graduation John went to work for Steenbeke and Sons Lumber and Hardware (now National Lumber) and at the time of his death he was Fleet Manager at the Boscawen location. He loved his animals and enjoyed the company of the family pets. He loved the ocean, camping and spending time with his family and close friends. He spent much time deep sea fishing and clamming with his grandfather over his early years.

John leaves his wife of 22 years, Heather L. (Miller) Fritzky of Canterbury; daughters, Megan R. Fritzky and Danielle M. Fritzky, both of Canterbury; his mother, his sister, Sharon and her husband, David Pino and their son Michael of Scarborough, Maine. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Sandra (Shaw) Miller of Salisbury; sister-in-law, Heidi Miller and fiancé Joseph Yacono of West Haven, Conn. and brother-in-law, Greg S. Miller and his wife, Kimberly of Salisbury.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, January 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road, 584 West Main St., in Tilton.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, January 14, at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Home. Private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John's name to the New Hampshire Humane Society,  P. O. Box 572 , Laconia, NH 03247-0572.

For more information go to smartfuneralhome.com.