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Gerald Fitzpatrick Obituary

Gerald D. "Jerry" Fitzpatrick, longtime resident of Oak Park, age 86. Beloved husband of Mary Anne, nee Cormack; loving father of Mary (David) Howorth, Gerald "Jerry" Jr. and John (Deborah) Fitzpatrick; proud Papa of James and Hannah Howorth; dear brother of Mary (late Robert Zablock and late William McCartney) Zablock, Joan (late William) Cwinski, the late Jack, late William (Elaine) and late Thomas "Brother Brian" Fitzpatrick O.S.M.; dear uncle and friend of many; friend of Bill W. Longtime coach of Oak Park Youth Baseball. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A private funeral mass will be held at St. Giles Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Chicago Chapter of AA appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Peter B. Kennedy & Co., Funeral Directors. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 23, 2020.

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September 28, 2020

Jerry was a great guy and I always appreciated his counsel. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Fitzpatrick family. Bob Cichocki

donald Pickard

September 28, 2020

Jerry was a good neighbor with a smile and a kind word. He was a good neighbor, friend and a valued Bell System employee/retiree. THE DON PICKARD FAMILY

Rev. Christopher L. Krymski, OSM

September 24, 2020

Dear Mary Anne and Family,
From the Servite Family, I want to send you our condolences, prayers and blessings for Jerry's eternal life in God and with all the beloved Fitzpatrick's in Heaven. I knew Jerry and the Family through Brother Brian, OSM. It is very difficult to fill those "shoes" of family and friends.
I will remember all of you in my Masses and Prayers this weekend.
God bless, Peace be with you,
Fr. Christopher L. Krymski, OSM

Barbara Bourjaily

September 23, 2020

Mary Ann...our sympathies on the recent loss of your husband, Jerry. May he finally Rest In Peace. ❤Paul and Barbara

Duncan

September 23, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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September 23, 2020

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