Ret. Tech SGT. Herbert J. Fritz U.S.A.F.

Retired U.S.A.F. Tech Sergeant Herbert J. Fritz, Formally of Ronkonkoma N. Y. and born on March 13, 1929 in Brooklyn N.Y. To Grace Emma (Allen) and William Christian Fritz. He preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Ann Regina Brown Fritz, Son Thomas Andrew Fritz, Daughter Patricia Ann Lampel, and Brother William Clifford Fritz, Second wife Lois J (Matson) Fritz. He is survived by four children Herbert J. Fritz and wife Julia, James A. Fritz and wife Denise, Thomas W. Fritz and wife Danielle , Kelly Ann Fritz, brother Richard Fritz, 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren ,3 Step grandchildren and 3 step Great grandchildren. As a teenager his father secured him a job as an apprentice electrician aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea in Brooklyn Navy Yard. Herbert then spent the next 14 years in active duty while serving in the United States Air Force. He was quickly promoted under General Curtis LeMay to the rank of Tech Sergeant in Aircraft Mechanics School under S.A.C. and Herbert’s experience and teaching in Aerospace Propulsion didn’t go unnoticed. General LeMay in its day had the safest fasted fleet due in part of such a great American Hero. In 1975 he then reenlisted in the Long Island National Guard 102nd A.R.R.G. West Hampton Beach N.Y. and served alongside with his son James until his retirement in 1984. He also retired from Pan American Airlines, Queens N.Y. after 25 years of service. Herbert‘s love for his country and community were incredible. He served his community in the following capacities: Lakeland Volunteer Fire Department, Ronkonkoma, N.Y.., Spring Hill VFW Post 10209, were served as Vice Commander, Bingo Chairman and donated much of his time to Day Star Life Center, Weeki Wachee, FL. Herbert is a descendant of Captain John Underhill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 1597-1672 and Abraham Alling (Allen) 1644-1711 Oyster Bay, N.Y. Family and friends will gather for visitation at the turner funeral home, Spring Hill Chapel, 14360 Spring Hill Dr. Spring Hill, FL. 34609, on Wednesday, July, 27, 2016, from 6-8 pm. The graveside services will be conducted at the Florida Hills Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum Pavilion, on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 10 am with the VFW Post 10209 of Spring Hill and Airmen for McDill AFB officiating. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hernando Pasco Hospice (HPH) or St Jude Children’s Hospital.