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1957
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2019
Robert Fitzgerald Obituary
Shiloh - Robert Lee Fitzgerald, 61, of Shiloh, passed away Wednesday evening, January 30, 2019 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born July 17, 1957 to the late David E. and Marjorie L. (Milliken) Fitzgerald.
Bob was a 1976 graduate of Lakeland High School in Freeport, Ohio, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a skilled electrician and HVAC technician, formerly employed at Jay Plastics, Inc., as a Maintenance Manager. He enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed home-canning the produce from his garden. His hobbies included attending auctions, restoring his antique tractor and pickup truck, and he was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.
Bob is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diana (Hanks) whom he wed April 23, 1983; his brother Patrick (Deborah) Fitzgerald; sister Theresa (Lawrence) Hilbert; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Fitzgerald, Jr.; and sister, Sharon Fitzgerald.
There will be no public services observed.
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william a williams
January 30, 2025
best friend
Rick Forespring
May 26, 2021
even in this picture he looks like the boy i knew in grade school in delmar. sorry i'm a bit late but i had a stroke myself years back and havent been able. we haven't seen each other in half a year, but we sure stomped the same decks at some point. i'll miss you for not knowing how you turned out.
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