Master Sgt. Gregory David Fritche

1964 - 2022

Fritche, Master Sgt. Gregory David CLIFTON PARK Retired Master Sgt. Gregory David Fritche, passed peacefully in his sleep, just prior to his 58th birthday, on January 19, 2022. He was born on January 26, 1964, to Barbara and his late father, Robert (U.S. Air Force, Logistics, retired). Greg was born in Rantoul, Ill. while his father was serving at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. After graduating from the Utica Free Academy, Greg enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served at Pease Air Force Base, Albany M.E.P.S. (recruiting liason), and finally the 109th Airlift Wing. He enjoyed the 109th mission (Pole to Pole), and was frequently deployed to Antarctica, Greenland, and on overseas short deployments in combat zones. Following his retirement, he enjoyed working with the Solomon Corporation as a MXS tech. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; his mother, Barbara; a brother, Eric; two sisters, Candice (Patterson), and Holly (Anderson); and his beloved sons, Anthony (Carolyn), Aaron (Andrea), Nicholas, and Matthew. Greg had a special place in his heart for Carolyn and Andrea, for the blessing of grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 31, in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. A celebration of Greg's life will immediately follow at 1 Rush Street, Schenectady.