Fay Marie Fratz
October 4, 1933 – November 30, 2023
November 30th, 2023, Mrs. Fay Marie Fratz, age 90 of Lusby, MD, passed away peacefully at home with loving family and pets by her side.
Fay was born October 4th, 1933 in Putnam, CT to Ernest E. O’Connor & Lucie Clark. She would meet her husband, Ernest Fratz, a deep sea Navy diver, during a vacation to Florida. The couple grew their family with three sons, Ernest Fratz Jr., Stephen Fratz, and James Fratz. She became a resident of Cove Point with her family in 1971.
Fay was a trained nurse and enjoyed a successful career over 30 years helping to heal and brighten the lives of others. She would spend 14 of those years at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
She grew to be a strong influence of her neighborhood community as Cove Point secretary and treasurer, even helping to co-found the neighborhood watch program. Fay was a dedicated member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, MD.
Fay had an outstanding talent for knitting, sewing, and crochet with most of her projects gifted to close friends and family. She regularly attended luncheons with her female friend group, The Ladybugs. As she had great love for the people around her, she also devoted much love to her rescued animals that lived by her side.
Fay lived a life of faith, family, and community. Her strong bonds within Southern Maryland live on through her family and the deep friendships she fostered throughout her whole life. Her strength, dedication, and love will live on through her family. Her departure will be missed dearly but her heart will never be forgotten.
Fay is predeceased by her husband, Ernest Fratz and son, Stephen Fratz. She is survived by her sons, Ernest Fratz Jr., and James Fratz and wife Dana Marie Fratz; daughter-in-law, Dana Dove Fratz; and grand-daughters, Victoria Fratz Fradkin and husband Aaron Fradkin, Gwendolyn Fratz, and Danielle Holland.
Visitation
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
11:00 AM
Interment
- Burial
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
11:00 AM
Contributions
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2 Dec 2023
12:32am
I can’t find the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Your mother’s legacy of kindness will continue to inspire all of us. Her love and guidance will forever be a part of her children and her memory will live forever in all who knew her. Lean on the support from family and friends through this difficult time . She will forever be my Special Friend.
City
Wellington
State
Kentucky
2 Dec 2023
8:25am
To Fay’s family,
Dayna and I did not know Fay well. However, our encounters with her have always been pleasant. When we bought our Cove Point Beach property in 2004, she reached out to us as a long-time resident and as a CPBA Board member and welcomed us to the community. We were grateful.
May God grant you peace and comfort as you thank God for her life and as you grieve her death.
City
Cove Point Beach, Lusby
State
Maryland
2 Dec 2023
5:46pm
Fay was a wonderful person: Cousin, Godmother, Friend. She was a favorite of every member of my family. She stayed in touch no matter what… she helped us celebrate, she helped us grieve…. She was always ready with her smile, her love, and her support. She leaves having given me wonderful memories and a great of example of what it is to be a good person. RIP FAY
Condolences to her children, grandchildren, and all of her friends,
Kathy Gratto Platzman
City
Atlanta
State
GA
3 Dec 2023
10:58am
Fay, Mrs. Fratz, was a kind dear hearted friend.
She will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Dave and Sue Niggel
City
East Petersbug
State
PA
4 Dec 2023
3:56pm
To the Fratz family,
Ernie & Jimmy, Prayers are with you and your family.
Knowing that your beloved Mother is in the sight of her LORD is comforting.
Flexy
City
Solomons
State
Maryland
5 Dec 2023
1:17pm
Fay was a leader and a supportive member of the Cove Point community for more than 50 years, while much of this time also serving as an emergency room nurse, and raising three wonderful sons. Those who knew her considered her a good friend – the very best you could have. She will be greatly missed. Carol Booker
City
Lusby
State
Md
5 Dec 2023
4:24pm
Faye was a wonderful neighbor and friend to everyone in the Cove Pt. community. She will be dearly missed. Our sincere condolences to her family.
George and Pamela Callen
City
Lusby
State
MD
28 Dec 2023
8:39pm
Ernie and Jimmy – we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Fay. She was always a great supporter of you guys and often was a partner in crime with our Mom – Peggy. Wishing you and your family peace and consolation. Cove Point will not be the same.
City
Lusby
State
MD
Sort Comments
I can’t find the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Your mother’s legacy of kindness will continue to inspire all of us. Her love and guidance will forever be a part of her children and her memory will live forever in all who knew her. Lean on the support from family and friends through this difficult time . She will forever be my Special Friend.
To Fay’s family,
Dayna and I did not know Fay well. However, our encounters with her have always been pleasant. When we bought our Cove Point Beach property in 2004, she reached out to us as a long-time resident and as a CPBA Board member and welcomed us to the community. We were grateful.
May God grant you peace and comfort as you thank God for her life and as you grieve her death.
Fay was a wonderful person: Cousin, Godmother, Friend. She was a favorite of every member of my family. She stayed in touch no matter what… she helped us celebrate, she helped us grieve…. She was always ready with her smile, her love, and her support. She leaves having given me wonderful memories and a great of example of what it is to be a good person. RIP FAY
Condolences to her children, grandchildren, and all of her friends,
Kathy Gratto Platzman
Fay, Mrs. Fratz, was a kind dear hearted friend.
She will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Dave and Sue Niggel
To the Fratz family,
Ernie & Jimmy, Prayers are with you and your family.
Knowing that your beloved Mother is in the sight of her LORD is comforting.
Flexy
Fay was a leader and a supportive member of the Cove Point community for more than 50 years, while much of this time also serving as an emergency room nurse, and raising three wonderful sons. Those who knew her considered her a good friend – the very best you could have. She will be greatly missed. Carol Booker
Faye was a wonderful neighbor and friend to everyone in the Cove Pt. community. She will be dearly missed. Our sincere condolences to her family.
George and Pamela Callen
Ernie and Jimmy – we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Fay. She was always a great supporter of you guys and often was a partner in crime with our Mom – Peggy. Wishing you and your family peace and consolation. Cove Point will not be the same.