Norman L. Fritz

He was the son of the late Carl and Catherine (Dickson) Fritz. He was a lifelong resident of Southington. Norman went to work for the Southington Fire Department after he graduated from Southington High School, class of 1966 and worked there for 40 years, and became a Fire Inspector. He was very proud of his career; the phrase "I did 40" was his motto. Norman loved the Department, his friends and especially his family. He was a member of the Terryville Tuesday night McDonald's Group, the Hershey Car Guys, the Southington Sportsmen's Association, the American Legion of Southington Kiltonic Post #72. He was an avid competitor in the Antique tractor pulls around the state.

He leaves his companion of many years Pauline Pelletier, two sons Alexander Fritz of Southington and Norman Fritz Jr. of Hartford, his grandson Codey Fritz of Southington, two sisters Bonny Dahlgren of Southington and Laurie Ross of Terryville, two brothers, C. Joseph Fritz of Plainville and William Fritz and his favorite sister-in-law Cheryl of Cromwell. He also leaves several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Carol Bailey.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15th from 10-12 noon at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, with a Memorial Service at noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norman's memory to the Southington Firefighter's Local #2033 Scholarship Fund; PO Box 214, Southington, CT 06489.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com