Van Tu Dinh Critzer, 52, of Manassas, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at his home.
He had worked as a mechanic for Fairfax County Sanitation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, the beach and playing Cornhole. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Penny, his parents Roy Lee and Thanh Critzer, children, Jennifer Pritchett (Simon, Jr.), Roy Andrew Critzer, Samantha Marie Critzer and Brandon Scott Critzer and grandchildren, Dylan Lee Pritchett, Raelynn Faith Pritchett, Cheyann Elizabeth Gallihugh, Colton Kenneth Gallihugh, Jayce Clinton Pritchett, Aaliyah Marie Critzer and Ava Faye Critzer Croskey.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 12, at Pierce Funeral Home.
A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Pierce Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens.
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