Bob Fridy

Bob Fridy, aka “Chief”, passed away at his residence in Willow Street, PA on June 26, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Harrison Fridy and Lydia Deatrich Ament. He was the husband of the late Nancy Schley Fridy who died in 2018 and Bernice L. Hess Fridy who passed in 1968. Bob graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army, 508 Airborne Regimental Combat Team, from 1951 to 1954. He worked as a cabinet maker and was part owner of Foltz & Fridy Custom Kitchens for approximately 25 years until he retired. In his younger years, he was an avid outdoorsman and spent many days fishing at Conowingo, Safe Harbor and Holtwood. He also enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling and spent many nights jitterbugging at local clubs in Lancaster. He and Nancy became quick companions when they met in the 1980s. They married in 1993 and enjoyed doing many things together over the years including fishing trips to Canada, vacations in Holden Beach, NC, as well as annual campouts, holiday gatherings and many parties at their home. They also loved driving in his 1956 Thunderbird. Bob was a regular at Mick’s All American Pub in Willow Street, and previously frequented the Dirty Ole Tavern and was a member of the Riverside Club. Up until 2 months ago he was still driving himself to Mick’s several times a week to socialize. He also was a regular at the Willow Street Restaurant. He continued to make new friends and connect with people of all ages up until he passed. His friends and family meant the world to him and brought him much joy and purpose throughout his lifetime. Bob is survived by two children: Samuel M. Fridy (Denise) of Columbia and Zoe F. Charles (Andy) of Lancaster; a granddaughter Erin J. Gosik (Adam), a grandson Michael Dick; two great-grandsons Hunter and Gavin, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, James Harrison Fridy, and a sister, Arlene L. Fox. There will not be a memorial service. However, friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life gathering from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Mick’s All American Pub, 2428 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. Please omit flowers.