In Memory of

Class of 1969
Date of Passing Jul 09, 2020

After a full and generous life James R. “Fritz” Fritsch, Jr., 68, passed away in his Armstrong Township home peacefully early Thursday morning on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Born on September 22, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James R. Fritsch, Sr. and Lillian A. (Pealer) Fritsch. Jim was a graduate of Chartiers Valley Sr. High School in 1969 along with his wife, Barbara (Farinella) Fritsch. He was employed as a lineman for Verizon for over 30 years serving the Indiana County. Jim will be remembered as “Fritz” the Indiana Borough Maintenance man for 13 years. His part-time job many times took up full time hours as he forged his way to work in the winter to “clear the way” for people to safely walk in town. Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara; daughters, Jaime (Jerry) Alexander of McIntyre and Jennie Fritsch, of Robinson; six grandchildren, Candace, Jessa, Robert, Alexander, Samantha, and Jett James.