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Robert Fritz Obituary
Robert L. " Bobby" Fritz, Sr., died peacefully at home on November 1, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born in Waterbury Hospital on November 29, 1931.
He was a graduate of Seymour High School and was the Class President, Class of 1949. He was a member of the 1st Seymour High School Football Team.
He served his country with pride and honor in the U.S. Navy and was a chef on the USS Becuna during the Korean War. In 1954 he opened Fritz's Snack Bar in Oxford, CT that his sons still run today. Some of Bobby's favorite activities were fishing, hunting and clamming in Rhode Island. Bobby was an avid Red Sox Fan. He always played an active role in his children's lives including attending activities as well as coaching Little League and Pop Warner Football. He was a member and Past Commander of the David S. Miles Post, American Legion of Oxford, as well as a member of Port 5 of Bridgeport and was honored by them for his US Navy service to our nation. Bobby will be sadly missed by all and will remain forever in our hearts.
His loving family includes his wife Mary Mastrobattisto Fritz of Oxford, daughters Mandy Hicks (Victor) of Seymour, Lorie Robinson of Southbury, sons Bobby Fritz of Naugatuck, Glenn Fritz (Emily) of Southbury, sister Marian Kalpin of Watertown. He adored his grandchildren Jessica and Carissa Geloso, Tyler, Brittany and Kayce Hicks, Brady and Nina Fritz and Danielle Robinson, along with his great-granddaughters Anna Lisa and Arianna and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Minnie Natusch Fritz, his daughter Lisa Fritz, his first wife Eleanor Rizzo Fritz and brothers John and Bill Fritz.
A Funeral Service in Celebration of Bobby's Life will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at The Seymour Congregational Church, 15 Broad St., Seymour. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the family plot at Southford Cemetery, Oxford. Friends and relatives may call on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Seymour Congregational Church, 15 Broad St., Seymour. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox For Parkinson Research or Seymour Pink, through the funeral home. The Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street (RT. 67, across from Klarides Village), Seymour, is compassionately caring for the family.
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Lyn Deegan Ciunci
April 22, 2020
Dear Fritz Family,
I'm sorry for your loss, I used to play upstairs in the apartment with his children, and watch Mighty Mouse, while my mom would waitress downstairs, first thing in the morning, 5 am or so! I always say it was my first job because I was allowed to stack the coffee packets on the shelf! A very kind man indeed. I have since moved to MA and opened my own cafe, and I live in the apartment upstairs! I went down to see the old sites 10 years ago or so and stopped into Fritz's
and he was there, I told him about my place and he called me a "copy cat"! I still remember the towel in the rest room, the kind where you pull down on the towel roll and it would get switched out when used up, it was a real towel not paper! Of course the french fries were my favorite, his mom would be sitting on a milk crate or something, and peeling away at the potatoes! Love and fond memories to you all!
Lyn Deegan Ciunci (my mom was Jeannette Miles Deegan)
December 22, 2018
Dear bobby was a joy to know and be with. His lust for life, family and friends was known to all who met him. Keep his memories alive always. His cousin , Ardeith.
Dianne Lowndes
November 6, 2018
Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My sincere condolences to your family.
November 4, 2018
To the Fritz Family,
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Robert "Bobby" Fritz. We have many great memories of the times spent at Fritz's along with the wonderful times spent with the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With all our Sympathy,
The Giovacchino Family
Oxford,CT.
Doree Coy
November 4, 2018
Mary i am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing.
I remember Fritz's Snackbar from a young age. It was a special treat to get his "long dogs" 3 for a $1.00 no less. Many fond memories in the "back" no smoking room on Friday nights with friends. It's still a great place. Doree Coy
Linda & Chaiie Gumiu
November 2, 2018
Mary so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
He was a great person and we loved seeing him when we came to the restraint.
Or prayers are with you and your family.
Linda & Charlie Guliuzza
Lynn Traverse
November 2, 2018
Mandy I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you and your family & heal your hearts.
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