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August Reitz Jr., 74, of Oswego, passed away September 29, 2014.
Born in Oswego, he was the son of the late August and Rose (Trenca) Reitz. He retired from the Painters Union #38. He was the eye of the river and an avid fisherman.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph (Tina) Reitz of Syracuse and Tony (Sandy) Reitz of North Carolina; a daughter, Angela (Robert) Kneaskern of Auburn; a brother, Phillip Reitz; three sisters, Carol (Larry) Stuber of New Jersey; Patti (Denis) Virgin of Oswego; Kathy (Joe) Ponzi of Oswego; grandchildren, Noelle Reitz, Ameli Reitz, Josh (Sarah) Kneaskern, Jessica Kneaskern, Brandon Reitz, Julia Reitz; a great-grandchild Christian Kneaskern; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his siblings, James and Joseph Reitz, Mary Manwaring and Diane Hall.
Calling hours will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany St. Oswego.
Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 6390 Fly Road, 2nd floor, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com
