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Edmund FitzGerald Obituary

FitzGerald, Edmund J. age 71, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Oak Park, beloved husband of Maureen R. FitzGerald (nee Conroy), fond father of Bridget (Robert) Hamilton, dear grandfather of John Hamilton, Eileen Hamilton and Erin Hamilton, brother of Joan FitzGerald, Constance (the late Matthew) McCarthy, James Michael FitzGerald, the late Mary FitzGerald and Rita Hopkinson, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, July 31, 2005, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, August 1, 2005, 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home, LTD, 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., to St. Bernardine Church, Harrison St. and Elgin, Forest Park. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Usher at St. Bernardine Church for over 30 years. Member of St. Vincent DePaul Society and Golden Retriever Club of Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society or Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke Medical Center Department of Neurology. Information: 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2005.

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Jeanne Weiler

August 1, 2005

My deepest sympathies to all of you. When I think of Ed it brings to mind a person who loved his family and was extremely proud of his daughter and grandchildren. I know that he will be missed.

Valerie Lock (Harsh)

August 1, 2005

What a sweet man. He and Maureen have been such wonderful friends to my parents. He will be missed.

Patty Mullin

July 31, 2005

We have wonderful memories of great times with Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Nancy Orsinger/Walker/Ferraro

July 31, 2005

Ed and my brother Rick were friends since their high school days.

A favorite memory of Ed was when he appeared at my home on a Christmas Eve to be Santa Claus to my young children.

Ed was a great Santa, as well as an outstanding gentleman.

My deepest sumpathy to his family.

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