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George Fitzgerald Obituary

Fitzgerald, George "Larry" age 66. Illinois State Police, Retired. Longtime Chicago Heights and Calumet City resident, recently of Northwest Indiana. Father of Daniel and Shannon Fitzgerald, son of the late Mary Bernice (nee Falsey) and George H. Fitzgerald, brother of Maureen (Robert) Caldwell and James Fitzgerald, devoted companion of Jeralyn Ziehm. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights, on Wednesday June 18, from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral services at 7;30 p.m. Cremation private. 708-481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 16, 2008.

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Bob & Roz McVICKER

June 24, 2008

Captain GEORGE,
You were a great friend to all and especially Jeralyn. We will miss you. Until we meet again, keep an eye on all of us and keep us safe. Your memories live on in all who knew you. GOD bless you.

ONE OF HIS BOYS

June 21, 2008

CAPTAIN GEORGE & GOOD FRIEND BOB "P"

June 21, 2008

HE LOVED HIS

jeralyn ziehm

June 21, 2008

ENJOY SEEING PARTS OF THIS GOOD MANS LIFE

JERALYN ZIEHM

June 21, 2008

MY ROCK WILL BE MISSED! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KIND WORDS & THOUGHTS!-jeralyn

David Schroeder

June 20, 2008

I worked with George at the
Federal Courthouse in Hammond, IN.
George was a great co-worker. My
biggest regret is I did not maintain
contact with him after he left.
Our lives become so busy that we
take our friends for granted, until
it is too late.

I hope that George enjoyed life
after he left the courthouse until
his untimely death. I know this is a
huge loss in Jelalyn's life, and I hope
she finds peace.

George was such a lover of animals,
which speaks volumes about George's
character. Rest in peace!

Anne De Graaf

June 18, 2008

Everyone at the Highland Animal Hospital knew what a great fellow George was, and how much he meant to Jeri. To all George's family and friends, sincere condolences.

May the Good Lord shine a light on you!

Raul Perez

June 18, 2008

I transferred from District 3 to District 4 in the summer of 1981. The supervisor asked for someone to pick me up for a ride-a-long for a couple of days and show me the district....veteran Trooper George Fitzgerald came in to the post, introduced himself and said, "come on kid, I'll show you around". We laughed, ate good and worked well together for those two days. The years passed, we worked together on the same platoon for years......you were a stand up guy, good back up, a friend to all of us, one of the best of District 4....a real District 4 Trooper!! Thank you George.....you will be missed.

Ed Hammer

June 17, 2008

The best time of my life as a cop was working with George in B.A.T.U.
Team mate, partner, friend and great cop. To all of George's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I now have another ally sitting by God's side. Thank you Lord for George Fitzgerald.

tom rohrbach

June 16, 2008

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Francis Ucho

June 16, 2008

Fitz good knowing you I'll miss talking cars and racing with you Frank Ucho

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