Joshua J. Fritch – Pittsburgh, formerly of Donora
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September 13, 2019

Joshua J. Fritch – Pittsburgh, formerly of Donora

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Joshua J. Fritch, 33, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Donora, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at his home. Josh was born Oct. 3, 1985, in Monongahela, the son of Cassandra Ruev Fritch and the late John Michael Fritch.  Josh was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army Infantry 82nd Airborne. He had served tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Josh received the Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal. Josh was employed as a business representative for Verizon. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and boating. Josh was a true outdoorsman alongside Rocky his German Shepherd. He also grew up with a love for football. Josh played in many youth leagues and finally at Ringgold High School. Josh continued sharing his love for football by coaching in a youth football league in the Pittsburgh area. Josh was preceded in death by his father, John Michael Fritch, on July 8, 2019. Survivors include his mother, Cassandra (Brad Lehn) Fritch of Delmont; a brother, Jacob Fritch of Delmont; maternal grandparents, Fred and Caroline Ruev Jr. of Donora; Paternal grandparents, William and Dedra Fritch of Carroll Township; three aunts, Carole (Tony) Butti of Donora, Mary (Joe) Latino of Texas, and Michele (Sean) Luciani of Monessen; two uncles, Michael (Margaret) Fritch of Whitehall and William (Linda) Fritch of Maryland; also several cousins. Arrangements are being handled by ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.  Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, followed by an 11:30 a.m. funeral service at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Donora, with the Rev. Father John Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Full military rites will be accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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