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Gerald FITZPATRICK Obituary

FITZPATRICK, Gerald B. "Jerry" Age 73, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at Springfield Regional Hospital Hospice. He was born on February 28, 1947, in Greene County, Ohio, to Charles P. and Erma M. (Henley) Fitzpatrick who both preceded him in death. Also, preceding Jerry in death are his first wife, Pamela in 1997, and 3 siblings, John, Fred and Kay. He retired in 2008 as a welder/fabricator and went on to serve as custodian at Grace Bible Church until 2018. He was a proud, honorably discharged Army Vietnam Combat Veteran who served during the Tet Offensive. Jerry was a member of Grace Bible Church in Springfield. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Wanda (McIntosh) Fitzpatrick; 6 children, Jerry (Amy) Fitzpatrick of Dayton, Ohio, Joseph (Ivi) Fitzpatrick of Jacksonville, Florida, Joshua (Diana) Fitzpatrick of Tipp City, Ohio, Jennifer Williams of Eaton, Ohio, Joseph Kreitzer of Anna Maria Island, Florida and Steven (Sheena) Kreitzer of Arcanum, Ohio; a brother, Kevin (Peggy) Fitzpatrick of Prince George, Virginia and a sister, Rosemary Gillott of Bellbrook, Ohio. 18 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter also survive. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the private funeral ceremony is being held at the convenience of Jerry's family with burial to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum, 501 West McCreight Avenue, Springfield, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or by calling (855) 448-3997. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Ferncliff Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.FerncliffCemetery.org.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Sep. 6, 2020.

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john hatagan Honor Guard Commander VFW post 8312 Beaver Creek Oh.

September 11, 2020

Gerald, we current Comrades and members of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars would like to thank you for your service to your country. We would also like to express our condolences to his wife and their family and friend's. May God bless you and give you peace.

Mike and Shirley Zywien

September 10, 2020

Wanda, please accept condolences from Shirley and I. We are very sorry for your loss. You were an incredible example to us through his struggle - you unselfishly put so much of your own life on hold to ensure you were there to support Jerry in everything that he was going through. A wise mentor once told me that God never sends a cross that is too big for you to bear. He must see amazing strength in you and Jerry, because this one was pretty big. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in this difficult time. We'll be donating to Wounded Warrior in Jerry's name. God Bless You!

Teresa Hagans (Pam's sister)

September 9, 2020

I have such fond memories of spending much of my childhood with Pam and Jerry. Playing cards in the kitchen, swimming in the pool, then there was the incident of Jerry Brian going missing and having to peek under the pool cover to make sure he wasn't in there. of course he was at a friend's.

Ethel Daniels

September 9, 2020

May the peace, love of the Lord continue touch and bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My condolences goes out to you and the family. Jerry will be missed. May God bless and keep you well. Ethel Daniels

Mike Fultz

September 9, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thoughts and Prayers - Mike & Debbie Fultz

Cookie Pennington

September 7, 2020

Uncle Al and I have such fond memories of Jerry. So sorry for your loss.

Janet L bednasek

September 6, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love Steve and Janet Bednasek

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