Edward Fitzgerald Obituary

Fitzgerald, Edward James

Edward James Fitzgerald, 80, of Orland Park, Illinois died Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Edward was born in Chicago Illinois on February 5,1943, to the late Edward Fitzgerald and Sally Bloom. He attended Saint Pat's and lived at Mercy Boy's Home during his high school years. He is survived by his wife Linda Benash Fitzgerald of 55 years and three children, Curtis M. Fitzgerald (LuAnn) of Chicago, IL, Kara L. Fitzgerald-O'Looney (Patrick) of Elmhurst, IL and Edward J. Fitzgerald (Val) of Bolingbrook, IL, his 5 grandchildren, Alyssa Wolfe Johnson (Todd), Jack Wolfe, Arianna, Haley, Hannah Fitzgerald and Ken Sanchez. He is survived by his sister Kathleen Quinn, Susan Barry and Patsy. Ed Fitzgerald was a huge part of Louisa's Pizza and Pasta In Crestwood IL. Edward was an avid sports enthusiast, especially basketball, which he played well into his 60's. His favorite past time included cheering on his favorite Chicago teams, the Cubs, Bulls and Bears. He enjoyed his time socializing with others and could be found talking to complete strangers about his time playing in the 1963 Loyola Basketball National Championship game. Edward was known for having the biggest sweet-tooth and his love for dogs. He loved his family more than anything and was the greatest husband, father and grandfather. Many loved him for all the stories he had to share, and he was truly a friend to everyone. Memorial will be Sunday February 4th from 2-7 at Louisas Pizza In Crestwood Il.

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