<!-- FH = STOWERS FUNERAL HOME- LOCATION 1543 -->FRITZ, Mary, 78, of Brandon, went home to her Lord June 12, 2012. She was an active parishioner of Nativity Catholic Church and worked for many years in the Extended Day Program of Nativity Catholic School. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Fritz. She is survived by her daughters, Gail Ritzi (Chuck), Lori Fritz, and Tracey Nicoletti (Mario); three stepchildren; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and an extended family and numerous friends. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Stowers Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15, 2012 at Nativity Catholic Church.