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James Fitzgerald Obituary

Fitzgerald Jr., James G. "Jimi" Loving father of Dominick, and the late Nicholas Fitzgerald; beloved son of Jill and the late James G. Fitzgerald Sr.; loving brother of Mary Ann, Patrick, Michael (Pam), Joe Anthony (Whitney), Erin, John (Moshi) and Christopher Fitzgerald; dear nephew of Joseph D. and Judi Fitzgerald; special cousin of Joe, Jenny, Julie and Amy Fitzgerald; and loving uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Funeral Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Prayers at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago to St. John Fisher Church Mass, 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Heart Association, heart.org, would be appreciated. For information, call 773-238-0075 or www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 24, 2016.

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August 15, 2016

Jill, my deepest condolences. I love you for always. Gail Nudelman Wright

Matthew A

March 30, 2016

Jill, Mary Ann, Erin and Family,

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to and for all of you. He was blessed to have had such a wonderful family. God be with you.

Matthew

Monica Lyons

March 27, 2016

Dear fitzgeralds,

I'm so sorry to hear of Jimi's passing. We were very fond of him and thought the world of Jimi. May the Angels greet him in paradise. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this sad time.

Colleen Lyons

March 26, 2016

Dear Jill and family. Jimi was such a nice person and a favorite of the Lyons's. And we remember talking to him when he went to few games of Chris and Mike always very charming. He will be missed. Sincerely Colleen Lyons

TRON

March 25, 2016

So long Jim. I say farewell on a Good Friday.

JoAnne Lyons O'Malley

March 21, 2016

Hi, Fitzgerald family. This is JoAnne Lyons O'Malley. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our whole family truly loved him. He was one of our favorite babysitters. Colleen, Patrick, Monica, Little Mike, and I are praying for all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and that we just found out about this last night. We are profoundly sorry for your loss.

January 27, 2016

Jill and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

John Sobol

January 27, 2016

With deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald family, Christopher Burns

Lisa Jones

January 27, 2016

My deepest condolences for all the Fitzgerald family. Having just lost my father too recently, I understand too well the pain of loss. Please find comfort in the fact Jimi is in a better place and with his Maker and will not suffer. My heart and prayers reach out to all of you who knew and love him. Find solace that he is eternally with God and smiling down on us and free from any burdens. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Ken Dunkle

January 26, 2016

It was just before Christmas 2015 when I was at CVS and Jim happened to be there as well. While we were checking out he insisted on putting my few items on his card even though I said he really didn't have to do that. It was incredibly generous. I barely knew him but he treated me like his best friend. That's how I'll remember him. He was one of the nicest guys I'd ever known. I am deeply saddened. Condolences to all. RIP Jim.

Neil Erzinger

January 26, 2016

You were a great friend. you will be missed. You had a heart of gold.

Corene Frick

January 25, 2016

I extend my sympathy and prayers to all the Firzgeralds. Jimi was fortunate to live with a loving and supportive family. May he rest in PEACE!

Love, Corene Frick

Jimmi with his brothers and Sisters

Joan SalvAGGIO

January 25, 2016

Jimmi 1st Communion with Grandpa Salvaggio

Joan SalvAGGIO

January 25, 2016

Jimmi with his twin brothers

Joan SalvAGGIO

January 25, 2016

Jimmi sitting on his Grandma's lap with his mom and two aunts

Joan SalvAGGIO

January 25, 2016

Jimmi with his Grandma Salvaggio

Joan SalvAGGIO

January 25, 2016

Jimmi with his California cousins

Joan SalvAGGIO

January 25, 2016

carolyn williams

January 25, 2016

Fitzgerald family May you be surrounded by God's love and gentle care in these times of great sadness.

January 24, 2016

Sending love to the Fitzgerald family in this time of sadness and loss. I am thinking of you and wishing you peace and strength.

What is life?
It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.

Sonia Kladis

January 24, 2016

I pray Dear Father God for comfort for the family and friends during this difficult time. I will always cherish the the memories of the great times. I thank you God for crossing our paths in this life. For this I will treasure the blessings that you have bestowed upon my me and my family with knowing Jim. May you bring peace to all those that have been touched by Jim. For now we are sadden by his loss here but know that you will bring us all together again in a better place filled with happiness and joy. Amen

American Heart Association

January 24, 2016

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Fred R

January 24, 2016

Sending our sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all understanding help comfort you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

Taral Landa

January 24, 2016

Gonna miss you BUDDY.

January 24, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the Fitzgerald family.You are in my thoughts and prayers <3

January 24, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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