Fritz Shuen Liang Chin
(1932-2025)
He literally brought smiles to thousands of people in both his lifetime and his legacy that is Fritz Chin Photography! Fritz S.L. Chin, 92, of Stockton, CA, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on June 22, 2025.
Fritz was born in Canton, China in 1932 to Harry and Dorothea Chin, and immigrated to the United States. Fritz served in the United States Air Force as a ground support mechanic following the Korean War. That is where he met his wife, Liza, in Pyongtaek, South Korea. Upon returning home, Fritz worked as a mechanic at Sharpe Army Depot and was passionate about his hobby of photography. While raising their family and working from home, Fritz and Liza started photographing weddings and established Fritz Chin Photography. Together, they photographed thousands of weddings, families, children, special events and graduation portraits until their retirement in the early 2000s.
Fritz attended the Stockton Chinese Community Church, was an avid lover of dogs, and enjoyed ballroom dancing and travelling with Liza. He was also an enthusiast of classic cars, woodworking, and Chinese martial arts.
He will always be remembered for his smile, jovial personality, talent for connecting with people and his strong work ethic. From his humble beginnings to creating a lasting legacy within the local community, we will miss Fritz every day. His memory will live on with everyone who he ever met or was photographed by him.
Fritz is preceded in death by his parents, his brother David Chin, sister Ellen Sabato, grandchildren Matthew Lefkowitz, and Annica Chin. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Liza Chin, his children Ansel (Jian) Chin, Marjorie (Wayne) Lefkowitz, Arnold (Erica) Chin, his grandchildren Daniel Chin, Jessica Chin, Michael Lefkowitz, Ezri Chin, and his siblings Margo Mah, and Bo Hung Ma.
There will be a celebration of life for friends and family on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Stockton Elks Lodge #218, 8900 Thornton Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of San Joaquin or to O’Connor Woods in Stockton.
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