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Daniel Fitzgerald Obituary

Fitzgerald, Daniel J. Ret. Sergeant CPD after 42 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Long); loving father of Kathleen (Arthur Jr.) Janowiak, Patricia (Joseph) Janowiak, Mary (Robert) Brown, and Daniel P. Fitzgerald; cherished grandfather of 11, Alexandria, Arthur III (Maria), Phillip (Kristen) Janowiak; Joseph Jr. (Whitney), Thomas, and Nicole Janowiak; Danielle (Brian) Riegler, Anna and Sara Brown; Alyson and Daniel Fitzgerald; great-grandfather of four; Devoted son of the late Daniel P. and the late Susan R. (nee Nels) Fitzgerald; dear brother of the late Richard (MaryAnn) Fitzgerald; fond uncle and cousin to many. Proud U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 would be appreciated. Funeral Friday, 9:00 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home,7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL to St. Scholastica Church, 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For Funeral info: 630-852-3595.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2017.

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May 15, 2017

My sympathy to the Fitzgerald family. John 3:16

Beverly Mullins

May 13, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great person. I will always cherish the great times we had sitting around the kitchen table with mom and dad. Your family was always treated Jennie and me like family. I know he will be greatly missed.

Ron Palmer

May 11, 2017

Dear Fitzgerald Family,
I had the honor of working in Area Three with Dan for several years. We would see one another occasionally after each of us had been promoted to sergeant. What a wonderful man and great police officer with a quick wit and a hearty laugh. Men like Dan make the world a much better place. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Richard Landgraff

May 11, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. Dan's leaving us is a loss. My years working with and talking to him helped form me as a Detective and a person.

Jim Hayes

May 11, 2017

Please accept and extend our condolences.
The Hayes (Thomson) family

Robert Sepulveda

May 10, 2017

Thanks for doing all my reports. you were a great guy to work for.

Daniel Heidegger

May 10, 2017

An outstanding patriarch of a great family in the neighborhood where I grew up. Rest in peace Mr. Fitzgerald. My family's condolences to the entire Fitzgerald family.

Daniel M. Heidegger family

May 10, 2017

Condolences are extended to the family of Sgt. Dan Fitzgerald on behalf of the Chicago Police Sergeant's Association. May his soul rest in peace.

May 10, 2017

With sincere sympathy
Al Graf, Ret CPD

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

May 10, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Dan will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 MAY, 10:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

May

12

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10:00 a.m.

St. Scholastica Church

7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL

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