Jack Robert Fritz, 53, of the 1300 block of Roman Drive, passed away November 3, 2004, in Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

He was a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa and currently employed with Amsec LLC as a Division Manager and was retired from the US Navy as a CWO4 after 27 years. He was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. Jack and Ling enjoyed extensive travel with family and friends via motor home, cruising and camping.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Choi Ling Fritz; daughter, Tracy Ferrara and husband Alex of New York, NY; son, Jay Robert Fritz of Roanoke, VA; mother, Marilyn Childs of Council Bluffs, IA; five siblings, Kristy Bogardus and Nancy Stewart, both of Iowa, Becky Bunting and Gregory Fritz, both of Michigan, and Kerry Fritz of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Fritz.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004, in St. Michael Lutheran Church; 2208 Princess Anne Rd, Va. Beach at 3 p.m. by the Rev. John Himes. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.