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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Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!
May you RIP, Jim!
Jada Jackson
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
Joe Hershey
My sympathies to all the Fitzgeralds…lost a great guy. ..he will be missed. .
Doc
Adrianna Rodriguez
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.
Patty Fox
Doug, so sorry to see this. Prayers of peace to you and your family
Sue and Ron Reardon
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
Diann Crosskill Barbere
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.
Nancy Longanbach
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.
Doris
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.
Tony White
So sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences in this very hard times.