Thomas Fitzgerald Obituary

My deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Father Fitz when I returned to the area. We all have fond memories of his involvement in our lives both in grammar school as well as high school at Little FLower. The world has lost a fine example for the priesthood.

Dear Fitzgerald Family,
I send the heartfelt condolences of the Powers and Tormey Families. My family and I were long-time parishioners of Little Flower in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, and Fr. Fitz was my favorite of all the associate pastors who ministered there. I'll never forget his genuine, gentle smile! I remember there was always a long line on both sides of his confessional on Saturday afternoons.
Love and prayers,

In 1979, my father George McGrath, a fallen-away Catholic (away from the church for 50 years) was dying. My mother called St. Thomas and asked if a priest could come to the house to see my father. The priest who willingly came was Fr. Fitzgerald, who had never met anyone in our family before. He was loving, wise and had great humor and it made all the difference! My father was so happy and peaceful after this visit and we are so grateful for Fr. Fitzgerald! Bless him and his loved ones.

My condolences to the family of Father Fitz. I have many happy memories of him especially from the religious classes he taught at good old LFH. He also married us. He was a great man and a greater priest.

Dear Fitzgerald family, PLease accept my condolences on the death of this exceptional human being who touched the lives of countless people.He married my parents in 1949 at Little Flower Church and I got know him when they celebrated their 50th weedding anniversary.He said one of the funniest heartfelt graces I've ever heard that night.He was kind,thoughtful and a prince among men.We are all sorry for your loss.

I attended Little Flower High School during which time I had the pleasure of meeting Father Fitz.. Father would lead us in prayer before class and end with a prayer to St. Jude patron Saint of Hopeless Cases and glance in our direction. I was able to meet Father Fitz several times after I graduated from Little Flower and he always took time for a conversation. He will be missed by many many people.
Andy & Roseann
Christophersen

My years at St. Thomas Apostle are among the most treasured because I was able to minster with "the great Fitz"

Mary Mahony, op

I taught at Thomas Apostle from 1977-81 and so appresiated Fitz's wonderful outlook on life and his great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed.
Mary Howard Johnstone, op

Wonderful memories of Father Fitzgerald at Little Flower. He was special to the Daly family.

Fitz was a wonderful man and a great inspiration. I prepared for ordination at the Jesuit School of Theology in Chicago and worshipped at St. Thomas. Fitz was always welcoming and supportive, a priestly man who thought first of people and only later--if ever--about rules. God rest him

I was a deacon serving at St. Thomas when Fitz was pastor in the early 70's. He is a constant memory. The friends I made in that rectory are friends still today. He created community. God bless Tom Fitzgerald.

I have great memories of Father Fitz from his time at Little Flower in the 40's & early 50's. He took time out for all of the kids at Little Flower Grammer School and when we were in high school, he was always there when we had questions about our faith and growing up. I am sorry that our paths did not cross more often.

Father Fitz will always be remembered as a bundle of joy for the young people at ST Thomas.

Our Sincere Sympathy to the Family of Father Fitgerald. He was a good Priest.


ST.Thomas the Apostle Church
Chicago, Ill.

Father Fitzgerald, a favorite priest of my husband and I at Little Flower. His smiling face and laugh will always remain with us. We crossed paths again at Wylers Children Hosp. -U of C, when our daughter was a patient there. He brought us communion frequently. A true man of God.

What a wonderful person. He has been a life-long friend of our family, dating back to the days at Little Flower. His simple and down to earth approach to life was absolutely amazing. When we were married in 1983, he was our choice to say the Mass. He surely will be missed, but his legacy will continue on.

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Father Fitzgerald. He baptized me at Little Flower and I remember him all the years he was there.He was a wonderful priest that will always be remembered by many.
May the Good Lord keep him always.

Father Fitz was my favorite priest at Little Flower parish in Chicago. I attended the grammar school from 1954 to 1961 and Father Fitzgerald is my original model of what a priest should be. He was great. I discovered yesterday from the obit that my friend from Hyde Park also had the pleasure of knowing Fr. Fitz at St. Thomas parish. What wonderful memories just the words "Father Fitz" evokes. So sorry for his family's loss, and ours.

Great person I remember as a Little Flower altar boy having to go over to the rectory to get the cook to wake him up for 730 mass then to see him say mass in 12 mim. Great religion teacher we would get him side tracked & he would talk about his vacation seeing civil war battlefields. He ia allready being missed.I hope to see him in heaven if I make it. My sympathy to his family John Green

Thoughts and prayers to the Fitzgerald family. There are many fond memories of our days at Little FLower High School.

Father Fitzgerald was a great priest. Growing up in Little Flower parish as an altar boy I always admired him. When my dad was sick he travelled up to the north side and visted with him. He was always there for our family. God rest this fine priest. Kevin J. Cuttone

Our sympathy on the death of Fr. Tom. We have many fond memories of when he was the "Pride of Prairie Avenue" and St. Columbanus parish. No doubt he is being welcomed into heaven by Margaret and Sarge as well as Sadie Blum, Eileen Fitzpatrick and Lil Rooney.
May he rest in peace.
Pat McGrath & Kay Sullivan
a.k.a. "The Rooney Girls"

DEAR MORGAN AND FAMILY,

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPESST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR VERY SPECIAL BROTHER, FATHER TOM.

My deep sympathy is with the family of Father Fitz. I had the privilege of serving with Father Fitz on severals committees for the betterment of Hyde Park. His devotion and commitment was legendary.

My sincere sympathy to the family of Father Fitz. He was a wonderful priest. I have fond memories of him during my student years at Little Flower and of his officiating at our wedding mass in l964.

My condolences to Father Fitzgerald's family. I remember him well. My parents, Bernard and Ceil Gibbons, were very active in St. Thomas the Apostle parish. My dad ran the St. Patrick's party for many years and opened the church every morning. After my mother died and my dad moved here with me, Father "Fitz" used to call him regularly. He was a great man who will be remembered with love.

Mary Ann Gibbons McCrohan
Boca Raton, Florida

I served mass for and was married by this truly great man. My fondest remembrance was His requesting the congregation to remember in our prayers "Minnie Minoso and the Chicago White Sox" as they were about to play the Yankees in a crucial Sunday double header.

My prayers are with the family of Fr. Fitzgerald. I looked up his picture in our Yearbook and pondered over the impact he had on our lives. Peace, like a river, now carries him to eternal rest.

Deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald Family. Father Fitz was a great priest. I have many fond memories from Little Flower High School. Mary Kennedy Class of 1961.

My condolences and prayers to Fr. Fitzgerald's family. Many fond memories of Father when I was growing up in Little Flower Parish.

"Fitz", Bishop of Hyde Park, a priest of great learning, holiness, compassion, and integrity (and a sense of humor) I'm grateful to his leadership and example. I was blessed to minister at St. Thomas Apostle school during his years there.

My sincere sympathy to all who knew and loved Fr. "Fitz". He was a pastoral man and will be greatly missed.