Obituary - Doris Jean Fritz

Doris Jean “D.J.” (Van Hoesen) Fritz, age 66, of Winchester, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Michael G. Fritz.

Doris was born in Albany, NY, raised in the area, and was the daughter of the late Morton and Doris (Dryden) Van Hoesen. She was educated in the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, received her B.S. in Economics from Russell Sage College, and her MBA from Simmons College.

For almost 30 years, Doris worked as an Investment Consultant and Portfolio Manager for Fidelity Investments. For over 10 years, she was a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra (GBYSO). In her spare time, Doris enjoyed traveling worldwide, sailing with her family, reading, cooking and shopping. She was also an avid sports fan and dog-lover.

In addition to her husband, Mike, Doris is lovingly survived by her children: Catherine M. Fritz of Newport Beach, CA, and Megan E. Fritz and her husband, Alex J. Federation of Seattle, WA. She is also survived by three brothers: Bill Van Hoesen and his wife Linda, Jim Van Hoesen and his wife Georgia, Grant Van Hoesen and his wife Lorrie, all of FL, and is further survived by an aunt, Mary Van Hoesen, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather for Visiting Hours at Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Thursday, November 4, from 4-7PM, and again on Friday, November 5, at 9AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Eulalia’s Church, 55 Ridge St., Winchester, at 10AM. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.sainteulalia.org/live-stream. Burial will occur in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. If desired, donations in Doris’ memory may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/cancer-center in care of Dr. Jeffrey Clark. www.costellofuneralhome.com