Frederick Joseph "FJ" Zitzmann Jr.'s Obituary
Frederick Joseph “FJ” Zitzmann, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 79. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and resided in Covington, Louisiana. He was the son of the late Frederick Joseph Zitzmann, Sr. and Edith Wichterich Zitzmann.
Fred was the beloved husband of the late Kathryn Sullivan Zitzmann and the loving father of Jennifer Z. Nuccio (Jason), Scott E. Zitzmann (Sue), Brian J. Zitzmann (Christine), and Jeffrey E. Zitzmann (Amy). He was the proud grandfather of Megan, Jonathan, Owen, Logan, Raine, Emilie, Liam, Alison, Ainsley, Andrew, and Madeline.
He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Zitzmann Garrett, and was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Zitzmann Ford.
Fred ran a small family business and his hobbies included recreational shooting and collecting firearms. He loved being involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s activities over the years, proudly supporting them through school and sports boosters. He especially enjoyed cooking for family and friends, always bringing people together around good food and laughter. Known for his sharp wit and dry humor, Fred had a gift for making everyone smile with his quick comebacks and constant jokes.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until service time, with a Rosary at 10:45 a.m. prior to the Mass. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St. Benedict, Louisiana.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at http://www.ejfieldingfh.com
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