Obituary of Frederick Bartz

Schenectady - Frederick G. Bartz Jr., 74, of Grand Blvd., died Monday, September 8, 2014, suddenly at home. Fred was born in Berne and was a graduate of Berne-Knox High School and Schenectady County Community College. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He had worked at D'Arjays Cleaners and Trustco Bank before beginning his long career with the City of Schenectady. He worked for the city for many years, retiring in 1996 as the finance director and had served as deputy mayor under Mayor Al Jurczynski.I n 1996 he was awarded a Patroon of The City of Schenectady, had served on the board of several organizations including SCAP, BNI and the Annie Schaeffer Center. His favorite pastime was going on trips to casinos in New York and in Las Vegas. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Amy (Robert) Bartz-Barilla of Las Vegas; a sister and brother, Judy Watter of Rotterdam and David LaFlair of Cochise, AZ; his former wife, Carol Bartz and longtime companion, Maria Sardella and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service, Saturday morning 9:30 a.m. at Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Calling hours, Friday afternoon 4 to 7 p.m. in the evening at the funeral home. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to City Mission of Schenectady, 425 Hamilton St., Schenectady, NY 12305.