Francis "Fritz" Tylenda died July 18, 2012 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Prudence, a sister, Dianne McNamara and several nieces and nephews; a brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Sandy Baker, and several Baker nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse University, and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and a graduate of the Army Language School at the Presidio at Monterey, CA.
He will be remembered affectionately by his friends for his fine mind and quick wit.
Interment will be private and held in the fall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the ASPCA or the U.S. Humane Society.