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Michael FITZWATER Obituary
Age 76, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born in Hamilton on July 20, 1946, the son of Gordon and Florence (Weber) Fitzwater. He was a 1966 graduate of Garfield High School. E-3 Fitzwater, US Navy, served his country with honor during the Vietnam War. For 28 years Mike was employed at Mosler Safe Company and later he became a real estate agent until his retirement. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Vickie (Fowler) Fitzwater; two sons, Michael R. and Tiffani Fitzwater and Corey and Mandi Fitzwater: five grandchildren, Logan, Brayden, Maycie, Liam and Mila; sister, Janet and Terry Martin; and brother, Gregory and Marcie Fitzwater. Visitation will be Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Colligan Funeral Home from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM followed by 11:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church and burial in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to St. Joseph Church. Online condolences to
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Joan D Leugers
August 13, 2022
I was sorry to hear about Mike. He was always fun to be around.....Lindenwald, school, always socializing with friends.
Im sorry I missed his services this morning I was planning on being there. Prayers Vickie and for your family.
Wade Krehbiel
August 13, 2022
Very sorry for your loss
Jerry DeBorde
August 12, 2022
Will be missed by family and friends alike. Was active in the lives of both. I will miss his Bloody Mary. He made the best just as he was. The best.
Paula Heitkemper
August 12, 2022
My condolences to Vickie, Michael, and Corey. Mike was loved by many and will be missed by his Garfield High School classmates. We shared many fun times together. RIP Mike.
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Wayne Gentry
August 11, 2022
Very sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Susan Fitton
August 11, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sue & Jim Fitton
Dave Lunsford
August 11, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of my longtime friend Mike was always a joy to be around. He was a beautiful soul!
Dave & Charlotte Lunsford
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