Bernard Joseph Fritz

Bernard Joseph Fritz, born on March 26th, 1934 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2013 at age 79. Fritz, a retired FBI electronics technician of 35 years and 4 year veteran of the Navy, was well known and well loved by anyone that met him. He was a giving individual and helped anyone that needed it. He volunteered his time at St Francis De Sales Church, created custom built furniture for Child Haven, loved to go to garage sales and taught his family to fish at Kingston Canyon. His love of fishing extended to fly fishing and tying his own flies. He was a family man and always made time to head cub scouts for his son Mike, coach soccer for his son Tim and referee soccer for his daughter Martha. Fritz met his wife, Ann Fritz in 1957, lived Chicago, ILL; Albuquerque, NM; Honolulu, HI and settled in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and Ann were married for 50 years. Fritz was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Mason Fritz, parents, Catherine and Francis Fritz, His brothers, John, Tiny, Martin and sisters Anna and Peachy. Fritz is survived by son, Michael J. Fritz (Patricia); daughter, Martha C. Valiquette; son, Timothy C. Fritz (Marnie); grandchildren, Chantel Fritz, Megan and Aren Valiquette and Hollie and Kathryn Fritz. There will be a memorial service January 2nd, at his home from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to bestfriends.org. Contact (210) 381-1161 for further information. Arrangements under the direction of Palm South Jones Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.