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Michael Fitzgerald Obituary

Published by TBO.com on Aug. 13, 2004.

FITZGERALD, Michael Joseph, 59, a Tampa resident for 13 years, passed away the evening of Tuesday, August 10, 2004. Born in Detroit, Mich., and raised in Chicago, Ill., he is preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite Piper and Joseph Fitzgerald. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Shirley; his daughter Kerri (Fred) Chalmers; his son, Ryan; his brother, Terry (wife, Barbara); and many loving nieces and nephews. His friendly nature, boundless enthusiasm and generous sense of humor will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved him. A graduate of Regis College in Denver, Colo., Michael's professional and community affiliations were numerous. He was a member of the Planned Giving Council of Tampa Bay, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the board of directors of the Tampa Club and the board of children's services of Hillsborough County, and former president of the Fort Wayne, Ind., Automobile Dealers Association. Visitation services will take place on 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 3207 W. Bearss Ave. The funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church, 15520 North Blvd. Internment will follow at Trinity Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, New Port Richey. Donations may be made to Morning Star School, 210 E. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33612.

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August 24, 2004

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August 16, 2004

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August 16, 2004

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Kelley Rexroad and Brian Walsh

August 24, 2004

Shirley, Ryan, Carrie and Fred:

Mike lived life to its fullest and so loved family and friends. He taught us a lot in his short time on this earth. We know that we will be hearing those jokes again some day. May God Bless you with those wonderful memories and ease your pain as time passes.

Anna Hill

August 16, 2004

Dear Shirley and Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. I met Mike at the Sport Clips Huddle in May. Loved his humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sport Clips Family TN 202

Christy Flees

August 16, 2004

Dear Fitzgerald Family - My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I had the pleasure of getting to know Mike through work. We all know that Mike was a Fantastic person, because everytime you asked him how he was, he replied, "Shirley says I'm Fantastic!" When I get to heaven and find the walls of heaven painted green, I'll know that I've found a happy spot! Always a laugh, always a smile, always remembered. May you find peace and everlasting life in his memories.

Darrel Spacone

August 16, 2004

Dear Shirley & family,

Mike was a joy to work with at St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. He was the best Ambassador and Salesman for the Hospitals and all of its many great programs. It was inspirational to watch Mike 'sell' his passion for the Hospitals to others. He will be missed for his positive outlook, laughter, conversation and "Mike isms".

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Larry & Donna Shipman

August 16, 2004

Mike certainly enjoyed life to its fullest. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Judy Mills

August 16, 2004

I was extremely saddened to hear about Mike. He was a pleasure to work with and he will be greatly missed. Shirley and family: You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Daryl,Dianne Pulido

August 16, 2004

Our prayers go out to you and your family Shirley.We will surely miss Mike at those meetings we had at the Club and all the great times and jokes,we had.God Bless,Daryl and Dianne Pulido

Lori & Keith Stevens

August 15, 2004

We just heard about Mike today. Our hearts are so sad for you Shirley and for your family. Mike was such a wonderful, good hearted, and caring man. We admired him so very much! We hope that you can find peace at this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Robin and Mike Robillard

August 15, 2004

Our sincere sympathy goes out to Shirley and the rest of Mike's family. Our mutual love of Notre Dame came out on our first meeting. Mike was a joy to know and everyone at Sport Clips will miss him.

Brenda Helms

August 15, 2004

Dan and I heard about Mike while on the road. We had heard a joke the day before that immediately brought Mike to mind. We will miss his laughter and good cheer. We send our thoughts and prayers to Shirley and the kids and all their friends. I feel sure he is making someone laugh somewhere.

Tom McLenahan

August 15, 2004

We will miss you Mike, but you will bring a smile to those in Heaven. Shirley and family - our prayers are with you.

Tom & Vicki McLenahan

Richard and Karen Shampaine

August 15, 2004

Life is so short! Still, Mike lived it with a gusto that should be an inspiration to all of us. Our heart goes out to his family. He will be sorely missed.

Judi & Jim Roberts

August 15, 2004

It was my great pleasure to know and work with Mike. When he committed to a cause as he did at St. Joseph's he was unstoppable. He exuded a spirit and an energy that made everyone want to join in. A larger than life man - so full of mischief, jokes and grins - packaged in a rather short Irish body. Our favorite Leprechaun! We will truly miss you and never forget you.

Jerrye & Jack North

August 14, 2004

We just heard about Mike. We send our deepest and sincere sympathy to you. Mike will be deeply missed by all that new him. He always had the room laughing. Our times together were always ones to remember.

Jan and Mark Mansfield

August 13, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss and have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Vandiver

August 13, 2004

Mike was a joy to be around - he and his boundless energy and humor will be greatly missed by everyone on the Sport Clips Team! Cheers Mike!!

Sandra Craven

August 13, 2004

We will truly miss Mike's wonderful spirit and generous nature. I am honored that I got the chance to meet him and begin to work with him at Sport Clips. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with the Fitzgerald family.

Steve Weiss

August 13, 2004

"Have you heard the one about..."

I only knew Mike a short time, and I don't know how many times I heard him say the above...I'll miss never hearing it again.

Mike's enhusiasm and love of live was unbounded. As was his love for the Notre Dame Irish.

There will always be ND memorabilia in each of my Sport Clips stores in remembrance of Mike.

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know him. I'm saddened that he won't be here to witness Sport Clips make its mark in Tampa Bay, but his memory will inspire us today, tomorrow and forever.