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James “Jim” F. Fitzgerald

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James “Jim” F. Fitzgerald, 78, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Green Springs, OH. He was born on June 11, 1938 in Fremont, the son of Earl and Iva (Gephart) Fitzgerald. He was a 1956 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and attended college.

Jim served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Bushnell from September 15, 1961 to October 25, 1963 and was honorably discharged. He married Phoebe Powers on March 28, 1964 in Fremont and she survives.

Jim was a Metallurgist Tech at Brush Wellman in Elmore for forty-four years where he retired. He was a Lifetime member of the Fremont Pigeon Club, a member of the Fremont Ross Athletic Boosters and the American Legion. He enjoyed raising homing pigeons and previously enjoyed golfing. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Phoebe Fitzgerald, Fremont, OH; sons, David Fitzgerald and Robert (Ronda) Fitzgerald both of Fremont, OH, Doug Fitzgerald, Bowling Green, OH; sister, Nancy Fitzgerald, Toledo, OH; grandchildren, Tim Roberts, James, MaKennah and Emmah Fitzgerald.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.

A Memorial Service will immediately follow the visitation at the funeral home with Pastor Andrea Thurston officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion and VFW.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Fremont Ross Athletic Boosters or the Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio.

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  1. Bob Hahn

    June 16, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!
    May you RIP, Jim!

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  2. Jada Jackson

    June 17, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Bob “Fitz” and family,

    I was so sorry to read about your dad. He was always so nice to me when we were trainers in high
    school. He always had a smile on his face.
    You have my heartfelt sympathy.
    Jada (Jones) Jackson

    Reply
  3. Joe Hershey

    June 17, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    My sympathies to all the Fitzgeralds…lost a great guy. ..he will be missed. .

    Doc

    Reply
  4. Adrianna Rodriguez

    June 17, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    he was such a sweet and funny guy i was one of his aides he sure will be missed he was loved by everyone at elmwood. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

    Reply
  5. Patty Fox

    June 17, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Doug, so sorry to see this. Prayers of peace to you and your family

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  6. Sue and Ron Reardon

    June 18, 2016 at 12:50 am

    We always enjoyed running into Jim, and catching up on everything going on in his life..he was a great guy..thinking of all of you at this sad time.
    Love you guys

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  7. Diann Crosskill Barbere

    June 19, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    I am thinking of you and at a loss for words. The family reunion has increased by one angel. Love you all and my prayers for your comfort at this time.

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  8. Nancy Longanbach

    June 19, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    Keeping everyone in my heart and prayers.
    I’m so sorry that Diann and I can’t be there to comfort and to help you .
    I have many wonderful memories of Jim. He will be deeply missed.
    My love and sympathy to all.

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  9. Doris

    June 20, 2016 at 3:50 am

    Please accept my condolences to the family for your loss, may precious memories help ease your sadness. Jehovah God promise to remove the pain of losing our loved ones in death, God promise to swallow up death forever – Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:3, 4; Psalm 83:18.

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  10. Tony White

    June 22, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    So sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences in this very hard times.

    Reply

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