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FITZSIMONS Thomas Fitzsimons, passed away November 12, 2008 in Lansing, Michigan. Born March 3, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended St. Catherine's and Bishop Hartley. Survived by his wife of 30 years, Marlene; sons, Nicholas and Gregory; his mother, Constance of Melbourne, FL; 5 brothers, 5 sisters, 2 uncles, 3 aunts, 27 cousins, 7 nieces and 11 nephews, 6 grand nieces, and 2 grand nephews. There will be a celebration of Tom's life Friday evening, November 21 at Xenos Christian Fellowship, 1934 N. Fourth St., Columbus, Ohio 43201 at 7 p.m. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 20, 2008.

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March 31, 2009

Dear Fitzsimons Family,
We are sad to learn about Tom's passing. Our friend Terry Fitzsimons lost a wonderful brother, but we know they will be together again in heaven.
Our prayers and condolences are with all the Fitzsimons family, especially Tom's dear mother, Connie.
Love from Bakersfield,
Robert(Bob) and Therese Dill

Rob Stanford

December 22, 2008

Marlene and Family:

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We remember him as such a bright, funny and genuinely godly person. Our thought and prayers are with you.

Rob, Deb and Kaitlyn Stanford
Sam and Velma (Stanford) Spayd
Sara Stanford
Spence Stanford

Dan Duncan

November 27, 2008

Fitzsimons Family
My deepest sympathy to the Fitzsimons family. Tom was a great teacher, a positive influence and a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

DAVID MURRAY

November 24, 2008

Marlene and the Fitzsimmons family. Although I knew Tom only briefly as I brought him into my team at the Nationwide Ins. Co., I was struck with his kind demeanor, sense of humor, love of family, and intellegence. My life is better for having known and worked with Tom.
Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolence.

Mike Whitehead

November 24, 2008

Marlene and Family:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had the privilege of working with Tom at Nationwide, and I can assure you that he was extremely well-liked and very well-respected among his peers. Tom was an incredibly genuine human being, and it was a pleasure working with someone so thoughtful and kind-hearted. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tom, and your family

Carla Erwin (Babbert)

November 21, 2008

To the Fitzsimons Family,
I was so sorry to read about Tom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mary,
I have been trying to get a hold of you for months. Please call me.

Love,
Carla

myron and brenda welch

November 20, 2008

Dear Fitzsimmons Family- Brenda and I know Barb and Bob Hasson. I met Tom a few times I believe. We are sorry for your loss and our prayers go out you and your family. We pray God's Grace and Love comfort you all in this difficult time. Myron and Brenda Welch

Carol Fitzsimons

November 20, 2008

Dear Marlene and Family...
I was sad to hear of Tom's battle with cancer. He was always a strong and kind influence within the Fitzsimons family and always a support during diffiuclt times.
With prayers and fond memories.
Carol Brown Fitzsimons

Bethery Fitzsimons von Dassow

November 20, 2008

Tom was the best of our generation; so funny and kind. I'm sorry I let so much time pass since our last meeting. I love you, Tom.

Diana Graovac

November 18, 2008

Dear Fitzsimons family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Tom only a short while during his time at Nationwide. He was a very honest, good man and we always had great conversation when we had the opportunity to get together at meetings. Tom was always an inspiration to me - really to all of us -he always seemed to have words of wisdom to share with us during the tough times.
I know he will be missed by all.

Ann Dennis

November 18, 2008

Tom's family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Our families grew up together in Columbus. I last visited with Tom at the Memorial service for his brother, Butch. Other family members were also saddened to learn of his death.

Cindy Kallstrom

November 17, 2008

Dear Marlene and family:
We want to offer our heartfelt condolences on your tragic loss. My memories of Tom are of a lively person who liked to laugh, joke, and listen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy, Will, Jeffrey & Peter Merrill

Cheryl Weyl-Cox

November 17, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the entire Fitzsimons' family.

Ruth Kallstrom

November 17, 2008

Dear Marlene and family,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is nothing that can prepare you for the changes to come. Take solace in the fact that Tom is in heaven with our God and someday you will be reunited with him.
Aunt Bev and Ruth Ann

Laura Galloway

November 17, 2008

Marlene and family, you are in my prayers. Tom was salt and light and will never be forgotten. we love you!

Patty Blackmond

November 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Marlene, boys and the Fitzsimons family. Working with Tom at Farm Bureau for so many years, I recall his enthusiastic attitude and kind ways. He will be missed.

kevin kelly

November 16, 2008

Marlene and Fitzsimons family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of loss. Tom touched three generations of my family and will be missed. Thank you for sharing him with the world. God Bless. Kevin Kelly

Sue Leary

November 15, 2008

Joe,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Charlene K. Laxton

November 14, 2008

With Tom's passing, I am taken back to last year when Tom and I reflected back on our memories of Farm Bureau of Michigan and current time with Nationwide. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family. He was a wonderful person with a kind spirit. I am so glad I got to know him.

Eric, Carmen, Hannah, Cam and Bella Palmer

November 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marlene and for your boys. We are here for you if you need anything.

Anne Staples Smith

November 14, 2008

Dear Marlene and Family:

We were so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Although we knew Tom for a short time, we bonded quickly and will miss him deeply. We are still fighting our battle.

Nancy Cady

November 14, 2008

Marlene,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It has been a very difficult time for everyone, as Tom was loved and greatly admired by all who knew him. May all your wonderful memories of times shared with Tom help to ease your sorrow.

Betty Casby

November 14, 2008

Marlene and family:

It is with much sympathy that we send our condolences to you and the boys.

May your strong faith get you through this difficult time. We are sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful and thoughtful man, as well as a great neighbor.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Mike and Betty Casby

Harry & Elnora Wallin (Lansing Area Emmaus Community)

November 14, 2008

Dear Marlene and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss. May the peace of Christ bring you comfort and the joy of knowing you will see him again when we all get to heaven sustain you in the coming days. God loves you and so do we.

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