Zion G. Fritzinger
Zion G. Fritzinger
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Zion worked with Behr Paints and Trains and Lanes, but his true passion was music. A talented jazz guitarist, he performed at many gigs throughout the region, bringing joy to audiences with his artistry. He was also an avid model train enthusiast and a former member of the Lehigh and Keystone Model Railroad Museum. His love of history led him to spend countless hours researching the Lehigh Valley Railroad and the area's industrial past.
Zion found peace and inspiration in nature. He was an enthusiastic hiker, a skilled cook, and most of all, a devoted family man. He had a rare gift for finding joy and beauty in everyday life, and he lived each moment with warmth, passion, and love. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He had a profound impact on everyone he met.
He is survived by his mother, Lulu; his partner, Kelsey Adair, with whom he shared a home within Carbon County; his maternal grandmother, Lucille Daddona; his maternal grandfather, Victor Daddona, and wife Maryellen; aunts and uncles, Sherry Lerch, Victoria and husband Bill Helvig, Bruce Fritzinger and wife Pilar, Carol and husband Dirk Pratley, and Victor Daddona and wife Stacey; along with cousins, Shawn, Joshua, Maria and husband Laith, Alysa and husband Chris, Alan and Casandra, and Willa and Angelo. He was predeceased by his godmother, Kathy McMullen.
A Celebration of Zion's Life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Old Zionsville U.C.C., 5981 Fountain Road, Zionsville. Arrangements are being handled by Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy, P.O. Box 7818, San Francisco, CA 94120-7818.
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Donna Gerhart
September 6, 2025
Lucille,
So sorry to read about the passing of your grandson. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in my prayers. I´m one of Kathy´s A-team members from Macungie Park.
Carolyn Newhart
September 3, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Vicki and Dave Bennett
August 31, 2025
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Gary and Connie Solan
August 28, 2025
What a bright ,talented young man. Mutual friends with Paul Tisdale (deceased). Watched him play guitar with so much admiration. He is missed!
Glenn Wasserman
August 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I remember you and Zion from the blues jam I was hosting at the Leather Corner Post.
Deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
Melody Busher
August 27, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear this news LULU,
I pray God touches you and comforts you through this time. It sounds like Zion grew up to be an amazing man.
J. Royer
August 27, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone! Zion was an elite guitarist and an even better individual. I will cherish the time I spent with him always. My sincere condolences.
Tom. West End Music
August 27, 2025
OMG, so sorry to here. I knew Zion since he was just a kid, I believe I sold him his first guitar. RIP. Tom West End Music store
KC Brensinger
August 27, 2025
Zion was like family at the Guitar Center I work at. I was lucky enough to be introduced to him through my coworkers and friends. He was an inspiration to us all, and still one of the most talented and amazing people I have met.
I will never forget the jams that were had, laughs that were shared, the inside jokes, and all of the hangouts that we still talk about non stop.
You taught me so much about so many things.
Thank you for everything, Zion. Your legacy will live on in all of us.
Sending condolences and love to all of his family and friends. He will never be forgotten.
Aaron Bailey
August 27, 2025
I´ll never forget our childhood sleepovers, setting up camp in your mom´s living room, shooting BB guns, smashing things just for the fun of it. That was our favorite. You´d always try to teach me guitar, though I could never quite get it. I still remember the night we watched Stand By Me together, and to this day it remains one of my favorite movies. Every once in a while, I still do the little aardvark with my hand and smile to myself, remembering those moments we shared.
It´s been years since we last spoke, but seeing this today feels surreal. I was just thinking about you. Rest easy, my friend.
My deepest condolences to his family. And to Lulu, thank you for always letting me stay over, for giving me the chance to make those memories I´ll never forget. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing how many lives he touched and how much he´ll always be remembered.
Jane
August 26, 2025
Devastating loss. If there´s a heaven I hope he and Glenn are making music
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