Frank E. Moricz

Frank E. Moricz, age 99 ½, crossed home plate for the last time on December 27, 2022. To Frank, baseball was not just a game but the backstop of his life. From playing pick-up games as a kid in his neighborhood to fielding grounders on adult softball teams to coaching Indiana Harbor Little League All-Stars, Frank was happiest on the ball field. During WWII, while serving in the Army Amphibious Forces, he dodged K.P. duty by making his company’s baseball team. After coming home from tours of duty in Australia, the Philippines, and Japan, he met the love of his life, Agnes Kerr. An opening on the Inland Steel Electric shop softball team lead to his 34-year career as a steelworker. Agnes’ passing in 2005 ended 54 years of marriage during which they raised 3 children:  Kathleen (Thomas) Skiba of Fort Wayne, IN; Frank Moricz, Jr. of Laughlin, NV; and James Moricz of Fort Wayne, IN. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The family appreciates the dedicated care that their life-long Cubs fan received from the sisters at the Albertine Home as well as the staff of Hospice of the Calumet Area during his final days at bat.

            Visitation will be on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 3802 Grand Blvd., East Chicago, IN with Rev. Terry Steffens officiating.  Entombent to follow at St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN.  In lieu of flowers and in appreciation for Frank’s service, as well as that of all veterans, please consider donating to the Wounded Warrior Project at support.woundedwarriorproject.com.  To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

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