Troy Wesley Fitch

Troy Fitch Obituary

Troy Wesley Fitch Troy Wesley Fitch, resident of Austin, Texas, passed from this life on July 12, 2006, at age 44. Beloved husband of Ruth; cherished Papa of Rachael and Katrina; son of Ed and Katie Fitch; son-in-law of Gladys Manchaca; and oldest brother of Bill Fitch, Dean Fitch, and Joel Fitch. He will be remembered and missed by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. Born to Katie and Don Oakes on March 27, 1962. Troy was raised in the Valley by loving parents Ed and Katie Fitch. While Troy was growing up he was an avid athlete and thespian and poet. The family remembers his role as Tevia in Fiddler on the Roof. Troy graduated from William B. Travis High School in Austin, Texas where he met the love of his life, Ruth Manchaca. Food, friends, and music played a major role in his life. Troy loved the culinary arts. He was a gifted chef as evidenced by his work at the Omni Hotel and Lake Travis Country Club. Troy will be missed for his delicious cuisine and his creative presentations at all family events. Troy also traveled the country and enjoyed great friendships working in A/V production. He made every task a joy and brightened each life he touched. He was an amazing guitarist and singer. His deep, resounding voice will be remembered by scores of friends but Troy's compassion, gentleness, grace, humility, laughter, and loving heart will be missed most of all. Friends and Family are invited to the Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15th at Promise Land Church, in the fellowship hall in the Phillip's Pavilion at 1504 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas. In lieu of flowers a Memorial Fund has been set up for Troy's daughters at Amegy Bank of Texas. Please make checks payable to Ruth Fitch and mail to 1330 Wirt Road, Suite T, Houston, Texas 77055, care of Ruben Reyes. Obituary and guestbook online at http://www.centraltexascremation.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jul. 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Troy Fitch

8 Entries

Ray Carter

August 3, 2006

Troy was one of the first people I met on my first day in Drama class at Travis High School. He became one of my best friends. When I found out today that he was gone, I found myself remembering the times we spent together. He had so much confidence, and I think it was that, as much as his wit and charm, which was the big attraction for me. I never knew him to be afraid to try anything.

He got me hooked on Jimmy Buffett, and I have spent today listening to a lot of that music, which inspired a poem for Troy. I always thought he identified with the song "A Pirate Looks At Forty," but for me Tory will always be the "Cowboy In The Jungle."

Farewell my friend!

The cowboy in the Jungle

With his guitar in his hands

Is teaching the angels new chords

As now he journey’s in their lands

They can only be enriched by his presence

For they will laugh as never before

At his wit and charming confidence

And his genius for so much more

As for him, he’ll drink deep of the waters

And for a time he will happily abide

But they’ll wake one morning all to soon

To find he sailed with the midnight tide

They will mourn his loss as we now do

For the absence in their lives he left

Yet in grieving they’ll remember all he was

And their hearts won’t feel so bereft

He was a poet, a priest and a pirate

A brother, a friend, and a kindred soul

He was the rum in the punch at the party

He was human and so very whole

(in memory of Troy W. Fitch)

Raymond J. Carter

08/03/06

Debbie Gonzalez

August 2, 2006

My heart and prayers go out to Ruth and the Fitch family. Troy was such a talented and kind person. I will forever remember Troy for the role he played in Fiddler on the Roof at Travis HS. I remember looking at him in "awe" as he took control of the stage. I feel blessed to have known him and his memory will live on. Rebels True

Renea Holliday

July 19, 2006

This life disappears only very quickly

Like something written in water with a stick -Buddha

Troy and Ruth are two of my dearest & oldest friends. Despite trials and tribulation our friendship endured. Troy never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed. His warm kindred spirit lives on through his beautiful daughters, Rachael and Katrina.

Troy, may your have a peaceful and

enlightening journey.

Tammy Garramone (Walls)

July 17, 2006

I'm am so sorry to hear about Troy. My sisters and I met him when he moved to the neighborhood. I'll never forget Troy's beautiful voice and his sincere friendship. This is such a loss to everyone who knew him. He will never be forgotten.

Tim Holliday

July 14, 2006

I will never forget the summer of 1981. I had travelled to brazoria county from Dallas to visit my dad and smother a broken heart in the heat and hard labor inside a chemical plant.

My first day of work, my dad introduced me to the son of his closest friend. My dad whispered that I may not get along with Troy, that he needed a haircut and had an earring. I was a clean-cut young athlete freash out of school and questioning everything. Troy and I were placed together that first day and late that afternoon, I heard him whisteling "As time goes by" from the film Casa Blanca. I asked if I was hearing correctly and found in his reply, a kindred soul.

My son, Michael Troy holliday, is the very proud heir to that name.

Through all the ups and downs, through thin or flush, he was my friend. The Fitch family has always treated me and mine, like family. The Manchacas, the same. I count myself very fortunate to have the time I had with Troy.

Troy, Bill, Robert Magness, and myself, made up the four horsemen. Apocolyptic we were not, but close we were. And close we will always remain.

Due to recent back surgery I am unable to attend, but I send my children, Michael Troy, and Ashley Gail, to represent me with all the Love and devotion that overwhelms me at this time. All who loved Troy are in tremendous pain right now, and I am there with you all.

Rhonda Cliett

July 14, 2006

Dear Ruth,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences from all of us at Kerrville Eye Center. Dolly sends her love to the girls and you, too.

Love, Dr. Cravey, Rhonda, Dolly, Kay, & Nancy

Ernesto Medellin

July 14, 2006

I have known Troy Wesley Fitch since I was four years old. I loved him like a brother and I am deeply sadden by his passing. Everytime we got together for drinks, or him cooking for me, or just visiting, we always remembered the good old days here in La Feria. I have many memories of our days as kids. If you ever noticed the bump he had on his nose, well I put it there curtosy of a piece of stick I was using as a sword as we played. We grew up in a simpler time and when we played we were cowboys, army men, knights, cops and robbers, or just two kids running around the neighborhood getting in trouble. He move away his freshman year but we kept in touch. We played, laughed, cried, loved, lost, and just plain liked hanging out together. Together we learned to love life and just have a good time and enjoy every minute we could. When I moved to Austin he was the first person I called and like the man that he was he was always there for me. Man Troy I cant believe you are gone. I will miss him dearly. He was my friend, brother and all around good man. Ruth please forgive me for not being able to make to the service. There are things holding here in the Valley but my thoughts and all my love is with you and the girls. I will always remember being your friend and guest in your home and if there is anything I can do just ask. I watched Troy as a son, brother, friend, athlete, actor, musician, chef, husband and father. He was a original and I dont think I will meet anyone like him again. I will always think of you my friend and have you in my heart. Gob Bless you and your family. Rest in peace.

judy hamilton

July 13, 2006

I remember lots of fun and different Christmas's with Troy , how he would cook all day and make everything look so good for us .

The meals were always outstanding !

I will miss his sweet humor and how once he gave me his lucky coin.

Now he is in the arms of Jesus.

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