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Gerald Bigelow Obituary
Gerald is survived by the loves of his life, his wife Jessica Fitzwater, whom he married on September 2, 2012 and his son Jonah. He is also survived by his mother and father Donnie and Chris, his sister Sarah Bigelow and fiance Joel Silverstein, his sister Emma Graef and her husband Dan, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; his mother-in-law Carole Lafferman, father-in-law David Fitzwater, sister-in-law Caitlin Fitzwater, brother-in-law Nils Reid, and nephew Finn Reid; his dancing dog Georgie and cats Oscar and Millie.
Known as "G" to all who loved him, he is also survived by many, many close friends who were like family.
Gerald graduated from Kent County High School in 2002 and St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2006. He worked as a Sales Fulfillment Specialist at Flying Dog Brewery and previously worked for 10 years at American Public University System.
Gerald loved life. He was cherished by all who knew him for his kind and caring heart, his warm presence, his great sense of humor, and his loyal friendship. Gerald had many passions in life that he shared with those around him. He loved to write and to use his beautiful imagination through storytelling and games. He enjoyed music, history, and cooking and learning new things like brewing beer and being everyone's favorite D&D Dungeon Master. He enjoyed hunting in Kent County, a tradition he shared with his father. Gerald loved his home state of Maryland and spending time in its beautiful natural and historic places with his family and friends. And he loved sharing each day with his wife and son.
Gerald always brought people together and made them feel welcome and loved. He was a wonderful husband and father, son and brother, nephew and uncle, and treasured friend. He will be missed and remembered by so many.
A private service will be held for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Jonah Kent Bigelow at BB&T Bank, 22940 Jefferson Blvd, Smithsburg, MD 21783.
Expressions of sympathy can be offered to the family online at www.fhnfuneralhome.com/obituaries/.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Bigelow
Sponsored by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home - Chestertown.
Barbara Dunbar
March 2, 2019
Dear Jessica,
I just learned of Gerald's passing from a neighbor in Fredericktowne Village. I am so very sorry for your loss and I pray to God to give you and Jonah strength to move forward.
Barbara Dunbar
Fredericktowne Village
February 28, 2019
Dear Jessica,
I am so sorry to hear this news about your husband. My heart breaks for you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything including errand running or other help. You are in my prayers.
Helene Luce
Caren Green
February 22, 2019
My deepest sympathies. I new Gerald from camp Pecometh in 2001, he was kind and friendly to me when I was a long way from home. He was a good kind soul, my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Chris Raitzyk
February 21, 2019
Cousin Jessica - Paula and I send you and Jonah all our love. G was always so nice to our crazy family and we will remember his bright smile and his warmth and laughter.
Cousin Chris
S W
February 21, 2019
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace and comfort during this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the family.
L Rae
February 20, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your dear one.
Please take comfort from your fond memories and the
promise found at Isaiah 33:25.
February 20, 2019
Jessica and Family
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I send my deepest condolences at this most difficult time. If I can be of help in any way, please let me know.
~Margie Roames
Meighan Davis
February 20, 2019
I'm so sorry Fitz. Praying for comfort for you and Jonah. Lots of love.
February 20, 2019
I am so, so sorry, Jessica and family. Praying for you as you try to cope with this unthinkable tragedy.
Your Emerge sister,
Candace Dodson-Reed
Judy Davis
February 20, 2019
No words can soften the sorrow of your loved one's passing. May knowing you and your family are lifted up in prayer bring comfort at this time.
Fondly,
Your Emerge Sister
February 20, 2019
Jessica
I am devastated for you and Jonah. May the love you receive from family and friends give you strength during this very difficult time. Sending love and prayers to you.
Carin Smith
Emerge Sister
Glenn Quader
February 20, 2019
Jessica, our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Glenn and Michelle Quader
Greg Hill
February 20, 2019
I worked closely with Gerald for many years at APUS. He was a smart and capable, as well as just a great guy and will be dearly missed. We had a lot of great talks that I'll sorely miss in years to come.
Kim Dine
February 20, 2019
Dear Jessica: Words don't exist to express the level of sympathy and suppport we are sending you. We are so sorry for your loss. Please just know that you have a huge support base who are thinking of you, praying for you, caring for you, appreciate you, and who will be in your corner. Forever. God Bless you and your family. Kim C. Dine
Michael Sowell
February 20, 2019
Jessica ,
May God give you and your family strength during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do please know that we are here for you and praying that God provide comfort as you celebrate the life of your husband!
Michael and Marsha Sowell
February 20, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time.
Walter and Pam Rose
February 20, 2019
Jessica we are shocked and mourning with you. We pray that God will comfort you and grant you peace during this difficult time. We can't imagine what you are going through, but just know that we are praying for you and if there is anything that we can do for you, count it done. We've missed your family ever since you moved and occasionally we'll see someone that looks like Gerald with a dog that looks like Georgie and we'll think of the two of you and little Jonah. May God comfort and keep you.
Katherine Reig
February 20, 2019
The Reig family sends our deepest condolences.
May God surround you with peace and warmth during this time. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Terry Grant
February 19, 2019
I will be forever grateful for the gift of knowing and working with Gerald. At work or at play, he made us smile, he made us think, and he made a difference in our lives. The world has lost a wonderful young man who had so much more to share. My heart breaks for his beautiful family. May God's love surround them now and always.
Tabitha Ramsey
February 19, 2019
Gerald was my cube buddy when I first started working at APUS, and later on my boss. He was a great guy and we'd always talk about the latest video games, dnd, or other nerdy stuff.
He was goofy, fun, and warm, and he will be heavily missed.
All my love to his family.
Yocencia Deal
February 19, 2019
I had the privilege of working with G at APUS, but most importantly of calling him my friend. He was a fun loving and caring person who will be greatly missed.
Kreigs
February 19, 2019
GBigs, a huge smile- quick wit with a smidge of sarcasm. Gerald brightened many a meeting and will be missed tremendously.
God Speed,
Kreigs
Mary Plourde
February 19, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with G at APUS, such a kind and genuine person. He will be missed by so many! My condolences to all. ~Mary P.
Enid Leipold
February 19, 2019
G was a great friend, the kind that you don't make too often. My family was lucky enough to know him, experience his contagious laugh and enjoy his witty humor. He will be missed by many. Our hearts go out to G's family.
Cheryl and Brian Hinkley
February 19, 2019
Dearest Jessica, Brian and I were shaken to our very core when we received word of G's passing. There are absolutely no words to express the depth of our sympathy, the amount of love we are sending your way, and the strength of the prayers we are saying. You, your immediate family, and your extended family will continue to be in our hearts and prayers each and every single new day. With our love and our deepest most heartfelt sympathy, Cheryl and Brian Hinkley of New Market, MD.
Kelli Race
February 19, 2019
Thinking of you Jessica and your family.
Barry Magrogan
February 19, 2019
So sorry to read of your loss, please try to remember the good and happy times G brought you and shared with you.
Chuck Gill
February 19, 2019
Jessica and Jonah - my heart is breaking. More than anything I just want to hug both of you, because words fall so short. All I can think to say right now is that I know G was a blessed man because he was loved by many, but especially by the two of you. The Gill family sends you our love and prayers, hugs to follow soon ❤
Elaine Koehl
February 19, 2019
So very sorry for your loss of "G." May God comfort you and those who knew him.
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