Obituaries

George 'Fritz' Christ, 79, Owned Car Repair Shop

His calling hours and funeral service are Saturday from the Smith-Mason Funeral Home in Riverside.

George “Fritz” Christ, of Barrington, passed away Dec. 30, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his immediate family. He was 79.

He was the husband of Janet “Bonnie” (Hall) Christ. Born in Reno, Nev., he was the son of the late Fritz C. and Edythe (Hazelton) Christ.

Christ was the owner of Economy Radiator and Body Works, and a member of the Barrington Men’s Club, and an associate of the Quahog Club.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Cammie Gregory of Maine, two sons, Andrew Christ of Tex., Nicholas Christ of Maine, one brother, Karl Christ of Massachusets, a sister in-law Joyce Hall of Cumberland, and seven granddaughters and one grandson.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, Jan. 4 from 10 to 11 am in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside with a funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow Street, Providence, RI 02903 or the charity of your choice.


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