CAPT Charles L. “Chuck” Fries, USN (Ret.)

LTJG Fries became a Naval Aviator on December 17, 1957 at HTG-1, NAS Ellyson field, Pensacola, FL.  LTJG Fries was Navy Helicopter Pilot Designator Number #R-3867.

It’s my sad duty to inform you that another member of the “HS-11 Wardroom” has left us.  CAPT Chuck Fries passed away peacefully, Thursday evening–April 3rd, at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL–he was 90.

His memorial service will be held Friday, April 25, 2025 as follows:

Graveside service (only):  11:00 AM

Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home & Cemetery

4750 Palm Valley Road

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL  32082

(904) 285-1130

After the service, family and friends are invited to an Informal gathering at:

Caffe Andiamo

Sawgrass Village

500 Sawgrass Village Drive

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL  32082

(904) 280-2299

Anyone desiring to provide flowers should send them to the funeral home address (above).

Those wishing to send a card or letter should mail it to the family of Chuck’s stepdaughter:  Ken & Debbie Kotelus, 5102 Otter Creek Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.

Please RSVP to me if you are able to attend.

Larry Zimmer