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Adrian Pfitzer Obituary
Adrian Paul Pfitzer, 33, died May 15, in Tucson, AZ. He would have turned 34 on June 9. He was an accomplished grill cook and student at Pima Community College pursuing a degree in psychology. He was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Kurt Pfitzer and Joyce T. Mann. He was raised in Richland Township on the family farm where his parents still reside. He was a member of the Tucson Go Club, www.Tucsongo.org/players, and Thornydale Family Church, where he sang in the choir. As a child, he played baseball for Quakertown Little League and Connie Mack and soccer with Quakertown and Southern Lehigh clubs. At age 7, he won a scholarship to study Suzuki piano in Kingston, Ontario. He played clarinet with the Tri-County Conservatory of Music Advanced Band. In 2010 he donated his hair to Locks of Love in memory of his maternal grandmother. Adrian was an organ donor; five people now have a new lease on life. He was raised Catholic. He was a 1995 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem. Survivors: In addition to his parents, Adrian is survived by a son, Dustin Andrew, of the Lehigh Valley; and a sister, Ursula Pfitzer, of Seattle, Wash. Services: Sat., June 18, 10 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 560 S. Main St., Quakertown. Contributions: To www.AngelFlightWest.org or the church.
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July 3, 2011
Joyce, Kurt, and Ursula...Our many condolences. We are glad that he was able to help out five people with his organ donations...he lives on in these strangers lives and their families.
Matt McKenna
June 25, 2011
So sorry. May God be with you, his son, and the rest of the family. He and his family will be in our prayers.
Joey Brown
June 22, 2011
Dear Joyce,
Losing a child is a number 10 on the Richter scale and only God can understand why at this point. I am praying for you and asked God to show you Adrian's new, peaceful home. He is not in your past as much as in your future. Take hope and cling to it until you meet your son again, my dear friend. God be with you, Selah.
William Johnson
June 14, 2011
Kurt, Joyce and Ursula, Our prayers are with you at this terribly difficult time. We will pray that you soon find joy in the many ways that Adrian made people happy in this world, and in the knowledge that he is at peace and will rejoin you in Heaven. Bill and Frisha
Kerry Luszczynski
June 14, 2011
Thinking of you, Joyce, my childhood friend, and your family at this difficult time. Hoping you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you have of Adrian and the caring that comes from family and friends.
Martie Burg
June 13, 2011
There are no words to take away your pain. Just remember that he is now in heaven, in Gods loving arms where he is now at peace. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Lisa Cox
June 13, 2011
My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your beloved son. May your memories of Adrian and your faith in the Lord bring you comfort in this difficult time.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also. ~John 14:3
Rebecca Holtrop
June 13, 2011
Adrian has made a powerful difference by being a wonderful listener during times when I needed someone to talk to. He understood the depth of different pains in life, and so he was able to relate. He offered a friendship to greatly appreciate. It has been an Honor to know him. I will always feel like there is an empty seat at the family table when I visit my parents' place, or empty footsteps at my side when I go for walks. But I know he is watching over us until we meet him again. My prayers go with you, Joyce and Kurt. God bless you and your family.
AJ Tyne
June 12, 2011
Joyce and family, I am so saddened by the loss of your precious son, Adrian. I can see how well-loved he was and how many friends he had, so I know he possessed the same charm and loving spirit I've seen in you Joyce. God be with you all.
Joan Haines
June 12, 2011
Joyce and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Hardin
June 12, 2011
A wonderful obituary to celebrate his life. My heart goes out to you Joyce and Kurt. Outliving a child is a difficult situation to bear, but find strength in the knowledge that there are many who have you in their prayers.
Corinne Overly
June 12, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Colleen Brown
June 12, 2011
Adrian was such an important person in my life. He will be missed greatly by me and many others. I will keep all the memories we made close to my heart. I will celebrate his life for ever and ever. I know he will be watching over me until we meet again. My most sincere condolences go out to family.
Joy Ellis
June 12, 2011
This is a heart warming life Adrian lived. Now he begins another journey in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Barbara Reboratti
June 12, 2011
Dear Kurt, Joyce and family,
My heart and thoughts are with you in the death of your beloved Adrian.
I remember you bringing him into The Quakertown Free Press where we both worked many, many years ago and it deeply saddens me that Adrian is gone too soon.
I know the pain of grieving a child's death with the passing of my own daughter and young son-in-law, and I hope you will turn to the Quakertown Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a non-profit national organization which provides support and resources for bereaved parents and siblings.
We meet the second Tuesday of every month at St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital in the Taylor Conference Rooms, beginning at 7:30.
No need to pre-register. Just come as you are. Feel free to contact me anytime.
Again, my condolences in Adrian's passing. My thoughts are with you.
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