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Born

August 14th, 1960
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Met Mary Fritz

1975
Pittsburgh, PA
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Graduated from high school

1978
Woodland Hills Senior High School, Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA

Personal note from Fritz Family

Thank you so much for all the love and support throughout the years, and especially for these past 14 months during his cancer battle.

We appreciate all the prayers and thoughts, and we will miss our Dad tremendously. But, we also know he was loved by so many--so please share your favorite memories, photos, and thoughts of him on this website.

Dad left us a wonderful legacy that we will all hold close to our hearts.

Love,
The Fritz Kids and Their Families

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Obituary

Fritz, Dr. William T., aged 62 of Richland Township, passed peacefully with his family by his side on March 15, 2023, in Durham, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years Mary E. (Pillage) Fritz, and his parents Thomas V. and Barbara L. (Jacob) Fritz. He is survived by his four children and their families: Kristine Fritz of Raleigh, NC; Dr. Andrea Fritz and Devin McDermott of Durham, NC; …

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Memories & condolences

God rest my paternal, half-brother's soul! I hope to meet with you in heaven one day! I am the eldest offspring of Thom…
God rest my paternal, half-brother's soul! I hope to meet with you in heaven one day! I am the elde…
God rest my paternal, half-brother's soul! I hope to meet with y…
I worked with Dr. Fritz and he was an amazing person. I’m so sad to learn of his passing. He was one of the few people …
I worked with Dr. Fritz and he was an amazing person. I’m so sad to learn of his passing. He was on…
I worked with Dr. Fritz and he was an amazing person. I’m so sad…
I am a blood, half-brother, of Dr. Bill. I communicated with him some years back. I had been adopted, as an infant. It …
I am a blood, half-brother, of Dr. Bill. I communicated with him some years back. I had been adopte…
I am a blood, half-brother, of Dr. Bill. I communicated with him…

Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

St. Benedict Catholic Church

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

1889 Foundation

Charity

Participated in

Member of

Zeta Beta Theta

Fraternity or Sorority

Favorites

What were William's favorite games to play?
Dad loved playing games with the girls such as Uno, Bonanza, Candyland, Ticket to Ri…
Dad loved playing games with the girls such as Uno, Bonanza, Candyland, Ticket to Ride and mor…
Dad loved playing games with the girls such as Uno, Bonanza, Candyland, Ticket to Ride and more.
What were William's favorite sports teams?
Steelers!
Steelers!
Steelers!
What were William's favorite artists or styles of art?
What were William's favorite tv shows?
This past year we were watching the Medici's on Netflix, The Gilded Age, Jack Ryan, …
This past year we were watching the Medici's on Netflix, The Gilded Age, Jack Ryan, and any li…
This past year we were watching the Medici's on Netflix, The Gilded Age, Jack Ryan, and any live football or basketball…

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Other key details

Cause of death

Pancreatic cancer

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

718 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home
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Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home

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