Frederic W. "Fritz" Thomas, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Judith "Judy" (Fretz) Thomas for 62 years.

Born in Allentown PA on November 4, 1933, he was the son of the late William R. Thomas, III and Lucy (Watts) Thomas. Fritz was a proud father to Lucy Thomas and Fritz Thomas, Jr. and his wife Denise, and a loving grandfather to Will, Paul, and Sally. He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy.

After graduation from The Lawrenceville School, he received his B.A. from Princeton University in 1955. He served as a lieutenant in the United States Army in Germany before a career in small business ownership.

Fritz was a longtime member of the Saucon Valley Country Club and a strong supporter of The Bach Choir, Historic Bethlehem, and Moravian Academy. When not listening to, and singing along with, his favorite opera arias or cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, he reveled in meticulously crafting model airplanes and flying them alongside a community of fellow enthusiasts. Above all, Fritz loved his family deeply and will be remembered for his wry humor and keen intellect.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Fritz's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fritz's memory may be made to the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, 440 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA 18018, or to Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, 74 West Broad Street, Suite 310, Bethlehem, PA 18018.