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Eugene Fitzgerald Obituary
Fitzgerald
formerly of Vestal
Eugene M. (Gene) Fitzgerald, 57, formerly of Vestal, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Sunday, August 24, 2008. Predeceased by his father, Maurice L. Fitzgerald. Survived by his wife, Marlene J. Fitzgerald, Endicott; his mother, Joyce M. Fitzgerald, Vestal; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marilyn and James Incitti, Endicott, and Patricia A. Fitzgerald, Vestal; one niece, Kathleen Chin; one nephew, Steven Incitti; one great-niece, Anastasia; and one great-nephew, Nathan; stepchildren and step grandchildren, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal; an employee of Frito Lay; a baseball umpire; a soccer official; and a retired basketball referee. Gene was an avid Philadelphia Phillies baseball fan for many years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main St., Endicott and at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church where at Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Vestal Park Cemetery, Vestal. Family will receive friends at the Memorial Home, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Gene's memory may be made to the Vestal Little League, Clayton Ave., Vestal, N.Y. 13850 or the Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, 8 South Avenue B, Endwell, N.Y. 13760.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Fitzgerald
Ted Economides
September 19, 2008
Patty and Family: I was so shocked to hear of Genes passing. He was always so friendly and fun to be around. What a loss. You have my condolences.
Dan & Jan Terpak
September 4, 2008
Fitzgerald Family,
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Will always remember the good times.
Tina Zacharias
September 2, 2008
Patty, Joyce and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. You are such a wonderful and close family and this will no doubt be so hard on you. Let your wonderful memories of Gene help to ease your pain at this difficult time and know that alot of people are thinking of you and praying for all of you.
The Zacharias'
Concord, NC
terry & Gene osterhout
August 31, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Gene and i shared many a irish humor. years of friendship, God be with you
many good memories.
Dan Smales
August 29, 2008
Aunt Joyce, Patty, Marilyn, and Marlene. There are no words to express how deeply saddend I am. As you already know, Gene was more of a brother to me than just my cousin. I can't believe he's gone. I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you all.
Joel Middleton
August 29, 2008
Patty and Joyce-
My father called me about the passing of Gene and I was deeply saddened by the news. Your family and Gene have always been so nice to me and treated me like family. I am extremely sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts!
CAROL AYLESWORTH
August 28, 2008
MARLENE AND THE FITZGERALD FAMILY- MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GENE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ME . HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND FRIEND.
Bob Wickman
August 28, 2008
Joyce, Patty, Marilyn & Jimmy and Family - I was working in Baltimore when I got the news about Gene and was not able to make it home in time to attend the services. My heart goes out to all of you...my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. I will always cherish the many memories we had together... playing ping-pong and cards, working the corn stand on the corner, flipping burgers at Henry's Hamburgers, pitching horseshoes, the many Lawton carnivals, 5 Mile Point races, my only trip to Shea Stadium and pics with Cleon Jones, my 1st ever driving in Marilyn's VW bug. Just so many happy times growing up with Gene and you dear folks. May God comfort your hearts during this time and in the days ahead may the many memories draw you close together and close to the Lord. Sharing in your loss with tears and in Christ's love, Bobby
Alicia and Bill Beck
August 28, 2008
Your Gene was such a gift. Please know we are praying and thinking of you as you deal with the loss of your beautiful son and brother.
Don and Jean Brown
August 28, 2008
Joyce and Patty, Don and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember the good times we had at Lakeside with your family and the Bingo games and remember you fondly. God Bless All at this time.
David Miller
August 28, 2008
Joyce & Patty I am so sorry to hear of the death of Gene. He shall be missed by all of that had the pleasure of knowing him. I will always treasure the trips to Philly, especially the baseball all star game in 1976. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Pete Huber
August 27, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
John Bettencourt
August 27, 2008
To the Fitzgerald Family, we were very sorry to hear of the loss of a great friend. Gene was the best, a great guy to all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. With sympathy...
The Bettencourt Family
Mark & Sharon Olenski
August 27, 2008
Joyce, Marylyn and Patty,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gene never failed to make people smile; he was and always will be considered a member of our family.
Fred and Mary Whitney
August 27, 2008
To the Fitzgerald family,I have worked with Gene for many years.He always talked so highly of all of you.You all meant the world to him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Kvasny
August 27, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of your love one .Gene will surely be missed .
May God be with your family in this time of mourning.GOD BLESS
Denny & Debbi Stevens
August 27, 2008
The Fitzgerald Family, We're so sorry for your loss. We had the opportunity to work with Gene for a number of years at Frito Lay and are glad to say he was our friend. He was a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Naomi and Dana
August 27, 2008
Marlene and Fitzgerald family we are truly sorry for your loss I willl always remember Gene and the person he was He will be missed each and everyday in our Frito lives our thoughts are with you love Naomi and Dana
michael mroz
August 27, 2008
Marlene
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Gene will be missed by many because he was a special guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marian Carrigan-Williams
August 27, 2008
Joyce and Patty,
I'm so sorry to hear this, our prayers are with you.
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Suzy Reimers
August 27, 2008
Patty and Joyce,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cherie & Norm Pelton
August 27, 2008
Marlene and Fitzgerald family, so sorry to hear about Gene's passing. We all have great memories of him and you too, Marlene at Frito-Lay. We all had some good times, that I will never forget. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to all of you at this time. May God be with you and Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Karen Webb
August 27, 2008
Marlene,
I was so very sorry to hear about Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with you & the Fitzgerald family. Gene will be missed by all.
Gail (Munro) Savage
August 27, 2008
to Gene's wife and family......I went to school with Gene, graduated with him from Vestal, saw him many times over the years, he reffed over my daughters basketball games not only at Vestal, but at Practical Bible College games..... I was thrilled when he told me had finally found a loving wife after all those years of bachelorhood, and he showed me the wedding photos, what a look of joy was on his face. I was overwhelmed to hear of his death. he will be missed by many, and this class mate will surely miss him. he made me laugh so much in high school. and no matter when or where I saw him, he alway had a smile and a joyful hello for me.
Jim Murphy
August 27, 2008
Gene is in my prayers, and will be missed. He was quite a guy and a fun cousin to be with in the old days back in Vestal.
Jim Murphy
Roger Weber
August 27, 2008
Marlene,and the Fitzgerald family.Boy! what a shock to hear about Geno.I have alot of good memories of Gene,and the times at Frito-Lay.Before I retired five years ago,we all had fun times in the cafeteria.I will always remember Gene umpiring my daughters softball games,and also who can forget him and Horten being the referees at her basketball games.They were a pair,ha,ha.Again,I am sorry for you loss,Gene was a great friend and co-worker.Roger Weber
marta sperry
August 27, 2008
Marlene There no words to express how are hearts go out to you.Please know that we are here for you.So sorry Marta
Paulette Cooper
August 27, 2008
Marlene, some times it hard to understand and comprehend why things happen the way they do, but God has everything under control and we'll understand it better afterwhile. "Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning". May God strengthen you at this time and be with you in the future. Love you! Paulette
cindy sleeper
August 26, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Shirley
August 26, 2008
Marlene and family, I am so sorry to read about Gene...he was a special person..my prayers and love go out to you..Donna
Milton & Nancy Graham
August 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lori Hathaway
August 26, 2008
To the Fitzgerald family, gene has not only touched my life but also all the years he officiated my children's sports event he will be sadly missed my thoughts and prayers go out to you Marlene and the entire Fitzgerald family Lovr, The Hathaways
August 26, 2008
Joyce, Marylyn, Patty
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Gene was like a member of the Olenski family. Many cherished times, especially on Christmas Eve.
Deeply sorry that we will not be able to attend services because Ruth has just undergone kidney surgery.
Love to all,
Mike, Ruth & Elizabeth Olenski
Mary Whitney
August 26, 2008
Dear Marlene,I'm so sorry about Gene.Gene was one of a kind.My breaks will never be the same without him.He wll be missed by many.My thoughts are with you.
Tom Stocum
August 26, 2008
My prayers are with you.
Henry and Nathan Chin
August 26, 2008
Marlene,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We love you and Uncle Gene.
corrine Davis
August 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.Bud&Nonnie Steinruck,Corrine Davis[Steinruck]
Thomas & JoEllen Bosket
August 26, 2008
Marlene,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo-Ellen Bosket
August 26, 2008
Marlene,
I am going to miss Gene so much. I will always remember all the good times I had with him. He was like a brother to me. He will always be in my thoughts with laughter and moons.
Bill and Roxanne Anderson
August 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jen Ackley(Flint)
August 26, 2008
Marlene,
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you.
Michael McGlynn
August 26, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Patty Burcz
August 26, 2008
Marlene,
I guess none of us thought he would go so fast. Must be God needed another angel pretty quick. Take care of yourself and you will always have the memories.
Patty Burcz
Brian Kvasny
August 26, 2008
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time in your lives. May Gods peace & memories of Genes life be with you always.God Bless your family.
Matt & Sherrie Olenski
August 26, 2008
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
May you find comfort in the fond memories we shared with Gene.
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Carol Fuller
August 26, 2008
Dear Marilyn and family,
So shocked and sorry to hear of your loss. Know you and your family are in my thoughts.
Peace, understanding and love,
Carol (Mauro) Fuller
Kathy & Doug Neiss, (JC Elks)
August 26, 2008
Joyce & Patti: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Russell Livermore
August 26, 2008
Patty, and the Fitzgerald family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
monica redding
August 26, 2008
aunt joyce patty marilynn and all the fitzgerald family.our hearts are
with you at this time of sorrow.he will be greatly miss.
mike and monica redding
Michelle Kvasny
August 26, 2008
Im sorry for the pain of loss your experiencing. May God Bless your family and give you the strength to carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sandra Paul
August 26, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mikey Young
August 26, 2008
I send my deepest condolences to the Fitzgerald family-Potty and Mama- about Gene's passing.. Your whole family has been soo good to me over the years I cannot thank you enough. I shared many great memories with Gene and his memory will last a lifetime. My heart goes out to you all..
-Your favorite little leaguer
Kathy Richards
August 26, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kathy and Walter
Dale ( skeeter ) Powers
August 26, 2008
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with the Fitzgerald family at this time.
Sylvia Bennett
August 26, 2008
Marlene ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time !!!
Mary M. Smith
August 26, 2008
Patty, Joyce, and Ann
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Gene. He was a great guy. Enjoy all the memories you made with him. Sean and Stefanie live out of town and are unable to make the services but they send their sympathy. God Bless.
Mike, Mary Ellen And Joe Griffin
August 26, 2008
Joyce and family. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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