Frederick A. "Fritz" Smith's Obituary
Frederick A. “Fritz” Smith, 72, of Central Square, NY, passed away at home on May 17, 2021. He was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Herholtz) Smith. Fritz graduated from Henninger High School and was a U.S. Army and Vietnam veteran. He was employed with Smith and Caffery Steel CO and was also a NYS Trooper for over 20 years, working in Homeland Security. Fritz enjoyed music, fishing, tying flies and camping.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, Dorothy Jean (Smith) Walter and Fran (Smith) Thompson, and his dog, Newt.
Fritz is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cheryl M. (Boster) Smith; children, Sheri Lyn (Smith) Cleeton and Michael Frederick Smith; grandchildren, Lilian Smith, Stuart and Perry Cleeton, Elliot and Penny Smith; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 3 – 7 pm at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY 13212.
Funeral services will be private. To attend the services remotely, please use the link on Fritz's tribute page at 11 am on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a memorial fund in Fritz’s memory, c/o Cheryl Smith PO Box 44 555 S. Main St. Central Square, NY 13036.
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