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Daniel Fitzgerald Obituary

Daniel P. FITZGERALD Born August 22, 1934 in Chicago, IL.; son of Daniel and Helen, younger brother to Patricia McRoy, and uncle to six nieces and nephews. He attended Mt. Carmel High School, served two years in the U.S. Army, and graduated from Northern Illinois University at DeKalb. In 1970, he married Patricia Ann, and in 1975 they moved with their children Julie Maria and Brian Daniel to Federal Way, WA. where they resided for 26 years. On February 27, 2003 he peacefully slept away the last moments of his life surrounded by family in his home in Sumner, WA. A Celebration of Life Mass will be conducted 11 a.m. Sat., March 8, at the old St. Andrews Catholic Church, 704 - Kirkland Ave., Sumner 98390. Reception to follow. Donations in Dan's memory may be made to Hospice of Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup, WA.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 2, 2003.

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patricia mcroy

March 10, 2003

growing up with Dan was great.

He was a dear brother.I shall miss

him . Just to know he was there

was a comfort.

valerie hren

March 7, 2003

I will always remember being at your house, Friday night was pizza night, and Dan and his family would make the best pizza on earth! all the while sports, was on T.V.. I will miss him, and I will remember those good times.



Valerie Hren

Tom McRoy

March 4, 2003

Dan was a wonderful Uncle. I will miss him but will remember the fun times and the lessons I learned.

J.M. Fitzgerald

March 3, 2003

I love my dad so much and am touched that people would sign this guest book in memory of him. Thank you. JMF

Vince Helt

March 2, 2003

Dan was a mentor, friend and great all around guy. I will miss his jokes and humor shared that made the day a little better.

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