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Edward Fitzpatrick Obituary
Born: July 20, 1928
Died: February 14, 2017
Edward F. Fitzpatrick, age 88., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Lincoln, IL on July 20, 1928 to Joseph and Agnes (nee Dettmer) Fitzpatrick. A U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II. Member of VFW Cantigny Post 367 and American Legion Post 1080. Edward retired in 1982 as a Trainmaster from EJ & E Railroad after 34 years. He enjoyed doing all things around the house; electrical, plumbing, construction - he was an all around handy man. Along with spending time with his family, he was an avid Cubs fan.
Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Mary C. (nee Ehrsam) Fitzpatrick; four children, Kathleen (James) Frazer, Ronald Fitzpatrick, James (Jamie) Fitzpatrick and Gerald (Sheila) Fitzpatrick; son-in-law, Daniel Goding; one brother, Gregory (Evelyn) Fitzpatrick; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Julie, Stephen, Erin, Emily, Melissa, Megan and Matthew and six great grandchildren.
Preceded by his parents; his daughter, Diane Goding; siblings, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Mary Higgins, Martin Fitzpatrick and Robert Fitzpatrick.
Funeral Services for Edward F. Fitzpatrick will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Chapel to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the Daybreak Center, 611 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 would be appreciated.
Visitation Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com
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Jerri Parker
February 20, 2017
Ed was one of the best men anyone could ever know. And only knowing him for a short time he will never be forgotten. God is holding him in the palm of his hand.
Andre
February 19, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
February 19, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to the family. We will miss seeing Fitz & his wife sitting outside on their bench keeping an eye on our neighborhood. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick & Paula Rohder
Marilyn Minkus
February 17, 2017
I cannot express how sorry I was to read about Mr. Fitzpatrick passing away, and truly distressed to see that Diane was gone as well. You have my deepest sympathies. Although it was so long ago, I will never forget that Mr. Fitzpatrick taught me how to ride a bike, in spite of having so many of his own children to teach. I always think of your family with happy thoughts, and was probably a bit jealous, at the time, of your large family, and was sorry that we lost touch. I wish you peace for the future. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Marilyn Minkus (Macfarlane)
Richard McGuire
February 17, 2017
I worked with Ed on the J for many years. He was always a gentleman and I enjoyed working with him;
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.
Mark and Cherie Peters
February 16, 2017
We grieve your passing Mr. Fitzpatrick and we celebrate your life. You were very blessed and a blessing to everone. We thank God for your life.
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