Saint Louis, Missouri
Fitzsimmons, Joseph J. Coach Fitz 70, born April 2, 1940. Dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at his home in Lake St. Louis surrounded by his family. Joe lived most of his life in Buffalo, NY where he married his high school...
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Fondly remembered,
Babe, Cory and Axel Neff
February 20, 2011 | ND
uncle joe you were truely a treasure in my life and you will stay in my heart right there next to my dad forever. aunt marilyn and family we send you love and sympathy. thank you to his students how wonderful it was to hear your comments.
katie gubala
February 06, 2011 | Angola, NY
My sincere sympathies to Marilyn and Mr. Fitz's family.
In a mans lifetime he is fortunate to impact maybe one or two, possibly a group, of youngsters in a positve way as to leave both them and the world a better place. Mr. Fitz did just that. Thing is, he did it for an entire community of Colden's young people. Our summers were because of him. Hell, Colden was paying Boston to let us kids play ball before Mr. Fitz showed up. Thank God he did!
His friendahip was unconditional. ...
Wayne Kummer
January 30, 2011 | Hamburg, NY
I am so grateful for the last 13 years that we spent as neighbors and friends, besides being sister and brother.. the rich memories that I have of our times together will lighten my heavy heart and bring a smile to me,after the tears... I miss your Friday visits, our dinners together, our early exploratory bike rides together, your wonderful poems and cards and the richness that you brought to Brian and Scott and to our grandchildren... Sneakers all the way for everyone.... I love you and...
Pat Fitzsimmons
January 30, 2011 | Bluffton, SC
Mr Fitz: You will be missed..you taught and touched so many, especially all us Colden kids. I will also remember you telling me about Marilyn, your old "love"..how often does that chance come along. Your memory will go on. Love..Debbie Blair-John, Colden NY
January 28, 2011
Mr. Fitz, You're the Best. Great memories of you at Colden Elementary.
chris morey
January 27, 2011 | Boston, NY
Uncle Joe You have always been my hero i am sorry i failed you. I will always love you. Jimmy
James Glavey
January 27, 2011 | Crawfordville, FL
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good guy.
Don McNaughton
January 27, 2011 | Tucson, AZ
I am honored to have known you. You inspired so many. What a special time it was so many years ago at Colden Elementary. Rest in the Peace of the Lord!
Julie Oakley Dahl
January 27, 2011 | Orchard Park, NY
