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Jerry Fitzgerald Obituary

Jerry Fitzgerald, age 52, of Oswego, IL died Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born July 11, 1959 in Chicago, IL. Jerry was employed as a National Director of Sales for 3M Purification. Jerry is survived by his wife Ava L "Lonnie" (McPhail) Fitzgerald, two daughters Kara and Jenna Fitzgerald both at home, one son Corey Fitzgerald of Countryside, IL; his mother Dorothy A. Fitzgerald of Reedsburg, WI, two sisters Rebecca (Ronald) Radwan of Reedsburg WI, Susan Fitzgerald of Glendale Heights, IL. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth P. Fitzgerald. Visitation will take place on Monday, December 12, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 South Douglas Road Oswego, IL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM by Rev Terry Hennessey at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Risen Lord Cemetery in Oswego, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society 143 First Street, #100 Bataiva, IL 60510.or additional information 630/554-3888.

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Dec. 10, 2011.

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December 15, 2011

Jerry you will away be in my heart and my mind. You are and always will be my best friend. Steve Dalaskey

December 15, 2011

THE FITZGERALD FAMILY:
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF JERRY. I USE TO WORK WITH HIM AT EVERPURE MANY YEARS AGO.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
THE MASTNYS

Wendy Jones

December 12, 2011

Jenna (and family),
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our family is praying!
Wendy Jones (Hannah's mom)

December 9, 2011

To The Fitzgerald Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jerry always had a great story to tell or knew how to make people laugh. Many of us at the Meriden office will miss him dearly. You now have a very special guardian angel watching over you. Wendy DeFurio(3M Puification Meriden, CT)

Dave Hickerson

December 9, 2011

Lonnie,
I hired Jerry at Cuno and have so many wonderful stories and laughs. The joy he brought everywhere he went will live on. Always a smile for everyone. All my sympathies. Dave Hickerson

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