Frederick Zaitz

Frederick Zaitz, 94, of Wappinger Falls, NY, passed away Saturday afternoon at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Yeskatalas) Zaitz.

Born March 5, 1931, in Forest City, PA, Frederick was the son of the late Frank and Katherine Zaitz. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a sales manager for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in Middletown, NY. Frederick was a member of the Slovenian Heritage Club and a former member of the Browndale Fire Company. He especially enjoyed polka music and polka dancing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Fred Zaitz of Medford, NJ; his daughter, Kathryn Zaitz of Atlanta, GA; three grandsons, Matthew, Zachary, and Benjamin Zaitz; a granddaughter, Dean Fullerton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Zaitz; and his sisters, Mary Zaitz, Josephine “Sophie” Orasin, and Frances Wojcik.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 739 Delaware Street, Forest City. Interment will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Forest City. A viewing will be held Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frederick’s name to the Browndale Fire Company.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City.

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