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Raymond Fitzgerald Obituary

Fitzgerald, Raymond J. 43 of Beecher, IL, died at his home on December 15th, survived by his wife, Peggy and daughter, Sheila, his parents, Raymond and Marge Fitzgerald Jr., his wife's parents, Mary Luella and Hughston MacConnell, uncle William (Barbara), aunts, Louise (Michael) Opelar and Mary Lou Pawlowski. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., Hack Funeral Home - Beecher. Services Monday at Noon, St. John The Evangelist Church 93rd. and 41st. Rd., Justice. Burial Resurrection Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 18, 2009.

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December 21, 2009

Peggy,
I can't imagine what you and Sheila are feeling right now. No one knows why these events happen, but may you and she find strength in your faith, the memories, and the love that you have for one another. I vividly remember the day you told me you and Ray were going to be married...and what a beautiful wedding it was! Please find a way to keep reliving that joyous day!
Your friend,
Patty Witte

John Cassidy

December 18, 2009

I do not even know where to start I still cannot believe this. Ray was one of a kind we had so much fun together as friends and at work. I could go on and on with the tons of good times that we had together. The absoulute best part of him was that big heart and laugh, he lit up the room when he entered it. Lenore and myself will never forget him our hearts and prayers go out to Peggy Sheila and his mom and dad.

Laurie Schwab

December 18, 2009

I remember the first time I met Ray, he was a security guard at a parking garage in downtown Chicago, and I was working as an auditor there. He was so funny, and would come into the office and have everyone on the floor, laughing. I also remember many fun days at his parents' house on Kolin (or was it Keeler?), with their white dog that looked like a little sheep. Ray was always, always a good, true, faithful friend and a good man with a heart of gold. Peggy and Sheila, my thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

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