Frank Joseph "Fritz" Shilkitus passed away November 14, 2018 in Chattanooga Tennessee. Fritz was born in Minersville, Pennsylvania July 23, 1915, but grew up in Philadelphia. During World War Two he served in the United States Navy and saw combat in the Mediterranean, European and Pacific Theaters. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Josephine. Fritz is survived by his sons and their wives Michael and Veronica (O'Leary), Frank and Delores (Miller) and Peter and Clarita (Margallo), four grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Fritz had been a long time resident of Philadelphia and Levittown, Pennsylvania , Cape Coral, Florida and of late Red Bank Tennessee. A Funeral Mass will be held Nov 28, 2018 at 11:00 am at St Jude's Catholic Church in Chattanooga. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr, Chattanooga, Tn 37416.