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Theodore L. Fitzgerald Jr.

1939 - 2018

Theodore L. Fitzgerald Jr. obituary, 1939-2018, Hampton, VA

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Theodore Fitzgerald Obituary

HAMPTON – Theodore L. Fitzgerald, Jr., devoted husband, loving father, caring brother and loyal friend was called to his heavenly home for eternal rest on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He was born in Richmond, VA to Theodore and Lillian Fitzgerald on July 1, 1939. At an early age, he moved to Newport News, VA. He accepted Christ at the age of 9, and joined Wesley Grove United Church of Christ, where he remained a lifelong member. Affectionately known as "Teddy," he was a proud graduate of Huntington High School in Newport News, VA. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State University, and a Master of Arts degree from Hampton University. He was an educator, driver's education instructor, and coach with Newport News Public Schools, and then became the Director of the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Program, where he retired after 26 years of service in 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Andrea "Baba" Fitzgerald; his sister, Dorothy F. Watkins; and brother, Wilbert Fitzgerald. He is survived by those left to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 57 years, Maurice Greene Fitzgerald; his daughters, Angela Fitzgerald and Bonita F. Ward, son-in-law, Maurice Ward; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; his brothers: David Fitzgerald, Julian Fitzgerald (Jean), and Charles Fitzgerald; his sister, Jean F. Smith (Graham); sisters-in-law, Linda Fitzgerald, and Linda Butler (Glenn); brother-in-law, William Watkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm, Monday, September 10, 2018 at Wesley Grove United Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Monday. O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 9, 2018.

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Griffin

September 14, 2018

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Carolyn Landis

September 13, 2018

To the Fitzgerald Family,
My deepest condolences are being extended to the family in the passing of your husband/father. I at one time was a member of WGUCC along with Fiizgerald as I called him , working with him in church mass choir which he enjoyed , vacation Bible school, and church council. He was a very easy person to work with, had a good sense of humor that kept you in tears, made the atmosphere comfortable but very serious about what business was called for.

Fitzgerald is at peace looking on his family with that smile that he always showed. May God wrap his arms around the family and give them the faith & strength to go through this difficult time

Brenda McClain

September 11, 2018

It's Wesley Grove UCC loss in the passing of one of our favorite son's, Mr Theodore 'Teddy' Fitzerald.
'Teddy' loved to sing and when he did it lingered in your mind and you would find yourself singing a tone or two later.
Mr Fitzgerald was a funny guy and never a dull moment when he was present for choir rehearsal. He would hit your arms when things were funny.
'Teddy' has a lovely family and he talked about some of the things his grandma would teach him "don't lose your head behind ."
Mrs Maurice Fitzgerald and to the Family, thank you for lending 'Teddy' to WGUCC and the community.

Leroy & Mary Jones

September 9, 2018

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

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

September 9, 2018

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