Thomas J. Fritzlen

Thomas James Fritzlen, M.D., 84, of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, December 12 2014, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City MO 64131. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 at St. Thomas More where a Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Teresa’s Academy for The Anne Fritzlen Memorial Scholarship Fund, 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64113.

Tom was born May 18, 1930 in Upper Darby, PA to Josephine and David Fritzlen. He was raised in Kansas City, MO and attended Visitation Catholic School. He graduated from De La Salle High School and later graduated from The University of Kansas, receiving his medical degree in 1954. Tom was an Eagle Scout and a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Tom served as a Lieutenant and Medical Officer in the United States Navy. Tom practiced Pathology for over 50 years in the Kansas City area and recently celebrated his 60th medical school reunion. He was recognized this past week by St. Joseph Medical Center for his lifetime of contributions to the medical profession. A lifelong Catholic, Tom was an active member of both Visitation and St. Thomas More parishes, where he served as a lector and Eucharistic minister.

Tom married Virginia Anne Smith on May 9, 1959 and they celebrated 49 years of marriage before her death in 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack Fritzlen; infant son, David Fritzlen and grandson Rob Travis.

Tom was a joyful and humble man whose faith and family were foremost in his life. He was an example to all who knew him. Tom will be greatly missed by all of his family, including his children: Martha (Randy) Goodwin, Tom (Kelly) Fritzlen, Barbara (John) Travis, Anne (Jeffrey) Randolph, Bill Fritzlen; Grandchildren: Michelle (Dave) Marshall, Drew (Cara) Goodwin, Camille and Max Goodwin; John, Joe and Haley Fritzlen; Laura, Will and Meg Travis; Tommy, Libby and Mary Kate Randolph; Great Grandchildren: Josephine and Ellie Marshall; and Abe Goodwin; and nieces: Lynn Fritzlen, Guerin Fritzlen, and Marla Fritzlen.

Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arrangements, McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.