Robert Jay Fritz

November 22nd, 1927 - July 13th, 2014

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Robert 'Bob' Jay Fritz, 86, and long time resident of Cocoa Beach, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at his home in Cocoa Beach, FL. Bob was born in Mascoutah, IL on November 22, 1927 to John and Edith Fritz. Upon graduation from Bradley University, Bob served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, GA, where he met and married wife Nina Belle. After earning his Master's Degree from Auburn University, Bob came to Florida and held several teaching jobs before coming to Cocoa Beach as the principal of then Cocoa Beach Elementary in 1960. He was there from 1960, through it's transition to Freedom 7. He also was the principal at Roosevelt Middle School and it's transition from a middle school to a K-8 school. Bob was active citizen of Cocoa Beach and Brevard County. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Cocoa Beach Citizens's League, Freedom 7 Senior Center and the Brevard County Commission on Aging. He also served as a city commissioner of Cocoa Beach from August 1975- March of 1977. A life long learner and sports enthusiast, Bob always had a tidbit of knowledge that he found fascinating to share. He is preceded in death by his wife Nina Belle Fritz. He is survived by his children Jeri Laufenberg and Jena Tuntas (Tom), brother Paul Fritz (Lydia) and sister Sally Pope (Mick), three grandaughter's, four great grandchildren, and extensive extended family as well as countless numbers of schoolchildren. A memorial service will be held at Riverside Presbyterian Church at 4:00PM on Friday, July 18, 2014. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brevard Schools Foundation for a memorial scholarship. you may sign Bob's guestbook at beckman-williamson.com Robert 'Bob' Fritz Cocoa Beach, FL

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July 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM

Rest in peace, brother Jay, but only for a little while. I know you will get busy right away on some important work to be done!Love from your baby sister,Sally Lou

Published June 8th, 2024

August 18, 2014 at 12:00 AM

I worked both with and for Bob for more than 14 years at Freedom 7 Elementary. It was a pleasure to know and work with Bob and I know that he will be missed by all.

Published June 8th, 2024

July 19, 2014 at 12:00 AM

Many blessings to the Jeri, Jena and Fritz family. Bob was a good patron and friend to the Cocoa Beach community. Norman enjoyed many golf games with Bob.

Published June 8th, 2024

July 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM

I will miss Bob's smile and his goodness. I met Bob through some dear friends playing golf.He was truly one of the great gentle men! God bless the family and give them peace!

Published June 8th, 2024

September 17, 2014 at 12:00 AM

I knew Bob for only six years, met him April 2008, but during that time, he was a shining light. We had many conversations about Heaven and no doubt he is there now. It is interesting to ponder exponentially, how many lives he has touched and shined light on during his lifetime? Rest in Peace precious friend.

Published June 8th, 2024

July 31, 2014 at 12:00 AM

Bob Fritz was a Wonderful Man and a Great Principal as well as a Good Citizen. He will me missed so very much by all of us. Our Prayers & Thoughts are with your family at this sad time. Love Liz & Al Bevilacqua, Dussich Dance Studio

Published June 8th, 2024

July 17, 2014 at 12:00 AM

Please accept our condolences - another "good guy" gone - too bad! We will miss him - our three kids went to his schools - he was always a pleasant, smiley type of guy to talk to - we will miss him.Idalee and Art Scholz

Published June 8th, 2024

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