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Joseph Fitzsimmons Obituary
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for Joseph Fitzsimmons
February 20, 2011
"And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. and when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance." (Kahlil Gibran)
Fondly remembered,
Babe, Cory and Axel Neff
katie gubala
February 6, 2011
uncle joe you were truely a treasure in my life and you will stay in my heart right there next to my dad forever. aunt marilyn and family we send you love and sympathy. thank you to his students how wonderful it was to hear your comments.
Wayne Kummer
January 30, 2011
My sincere sympathies to Marilyn and Mr. Fitz's family.
In a mans lifetime he is fortunate to impact maybe one or two, possibly a group, of youngsters in a positve way as to leave both them and the world a better place. Mr. Fitz did just that. Thing is, he did it for an entire community of Colden's young people. Our summers were because of him. Hell, Colden was paying Boston to let us kids play ball before Mr. Fitz showed up. Thank God he did!
His friendahip was unconditional. His love of kids and the people in Colden immeasurable.
His life and deeds done here on earth will be, and are, everlasting.
Pat Fitzsimmons
January 30, 2011
I am so grateful for the last 13 years that we spent as neighbors and friends, besides being sister and brother.. the rich memories that I have of our times together will lighten my heavy heart and bring a smile to me,after the tears... I miss your Friday visits, our dinners together, our early exploratory bike rides together, your wonderful poems and cards and the richness that you brought to Brian and Scott and to our grandchildren... Sneakers all the way for everyone.... I love you and miss you... I know you will be my guiding star and guardian angel and have already felt that.. Pat
January 28, 2011
Mr Fitz: You will be missed..you taught and touched so many, especially all us Colden kids. I will also remember you telling me about Marilyn, your old "love"..how often does that chance come along. Your memory will go on. Love..Debbie Blair-John, Colden NY
chris morey
January 27, 2011
Mr. Fitz, You're the Best. Great memories of you at Colden Elementary.
James Glavey
January 27, 2011
Uncle Joe You have always been my hero i am sorry i failed you. I will always love you. Jimmy
Don McNaughton
January 27, 2011
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good guy.
Julie Oakley Dahl
January 27, 2011
I am honored to have known you. You inspired so many. What a special time it was so many years ago at Colden Elementary. Rest in the Peace of the Lord!
January 27, 2011
To Mrs. Fitzsimmons and all of your family:
There aren't enough honors to be spoken and accolades to be written for Mr. Fitzsimmons. How many lives did he touch? How many people did he help? Those of us fortunate enough to have been taught by him have our hearts indelibly scribed with his sounds of his laughter, that big smile and the easy demeanor that seemed effortless for him. You couldn't have a bad time when you were with him! Please know your husband, father, grandfather, uncle and sibling was a man above men - I am privileged to say I knew him.
My best wishes to all of you in this difficult time, but we also celebrate his life as someone who truly made a difference in people's lives, especially those he taught.
God rest ye, Merry Gentleman.
Michelle Lukowski-Hintz
January 27, 2011
best gym teacher ever !! RIP Mr. Fitz
Kent Heintz
January 27, 2011
Joe - I cannot thank you enough for the lessons you taught me throughout my life and the way you cared so deeply for my mother and family. You were truly one of the most caring persons I have ever met and I am a better person, father and husband for having you as my step-father. We all miss you and love you! God Speed Papa Joe!
Paula Marzec
January 27, 2011
We will miss Mr. Fitz for sure. He taught my older sister and brother and myself and was a fixture at Colden Elementary. Loved the scooter races! My prayers are with his family.
DeaEtta Brauch Langendorfer
January 27, 2011
Mr. Fitz - Thank you for being such a big part of my life and the life of many Colden kids. You were truly a great gym teacher, coach and friend to many. I will never forget softball, roller skating, the gym, sneakers, and ice cream at Kelly's. You loved all of us kids and you did so much for our town. Thank you for the great memories.
Daneen Stevens-Vincent
January 27, 2011
Not only was Mr. Fitz the best gym teacher ever, he was an icon in our little town of Colden. Some of my fondest memories was walking in "Andrew's Store" and visiting with him and Mr. Andrews....They were always together there. Good bye to another wonderful man. You will be fondly remembered forever!
Missy Glavey-Labedz
January 26, 2011
Uncle Joe - Thank you for your time, your advice, your guidance,and your support all of my life! I thank you for the sleigh rides, the sledding, the cross-country skiing, Saturdays running around the Colden Elementary gymnasium, "date nights" at Red Lobster, mornings at the fitness center, ice cream on my waffles! I will never forget waking up on Christmas morning to "Santa" sleeping on our couch or the sneakers delivery on Christmas Eve for all of your nieces and nephews. You were an amazing Uncle and though my heart is heavy I will try to focus on all the great memories and be happy that I had you in my life for almost 40 years!!! I know you and my Dad are looking over us from heaven and enjoying a few of your contagious laughs at all the fuss!! Love & Miss You!!! xoxo
Barbara maloy Clarkson
January 26, 2011
My deepest sympathies for the loss of a great man... He touched so many lives. There are not many who lived in Colden that didnt know and love our Mr Fitz...I would love to know just how many pair of sneakers he bought for his students over the years... We will miss you
ann glavey
January 26, 2011
Joey,my brother my friend, there's something about growing up together that made our friendship special in a way that no other friendship could ever be.You will always be my hero,I love you and will miss you forever! Your best man,Ann
Wendy Harmon
January 26, 2011
Mr. Fitz
You were the best gym teacher ever. You made me feel welcome when I moved to Colden back in 4th grade. You groomed me into loving and being good at sports... thankyou.
Donna Grace Jaworski
January 26, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the family & friends of Mr Fitz. He was the best gym teacher. I have so many great memories, of cross country sking at the school. Ski club, baseball & square dancing. He helped are family out when we had a house fire when I was in fifth grade. Memories of hil at my Grandma Lux's bar in glenwood. He was such a great person with alot of love. He will be missed, with so many happy memories. God Bless to All.
Kevin & Jane Widdowfield
January 26, 2011
Dear Marilyn & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and so saddened by Joe's passing. What we wouldn't give to hear his laughter one more time. He meant so much to so many in our community, especially Kirby, and will never be forgotten.
Al Wagner
January 26, 2011
Deepest sympathies to the family of the greatest gym teacher ever. I remember him teaching us how to jump on the trampoline and how he would fly so high! and laughing while we tried square dancing and staying out in the cold until all the classes had sledded down the hill in back.thanks for the memories!!!
January 25, 2011
Your smiling face & booming laughter will live on for ever, how fortunate we were to have had you in our lives! With Sadness Nancy Frank,Glenwood
Anne Stallone-McElwee
January 24, 2011
Mr. Fitz: May you be @ peace now & forever in our hearts! I will always treasure the wonderful memories of my childhood. You were a big part of our family! Colden was the best and admired by all because you did so much for the town and your love for us kids! Your memory will live on thru us all as you touched so many! Your an inspiration for us all. God Bless your family and may they feel your love!
Eric Orton
January 24, 2011
Coach Fitz - the best coaches are the best teachers and you were both. Thanks for the your guidance - GI '84.
MARY HOLLENDURSKY-FLESSEL
January 23, 2011
R.I.P. MR.FITZ..........
Michelle Eggers
January 23, 2011
You were a good friend, mentor and a father figure to all of the Stallone kid's. We will never forget you - you always taught us a better way to be. Sending your family lots of love and prayers. Michelle
January 23, 2011
Joe thank you for the kind of man you were to marilyn and lori for all the joy and kindness and all the strength you showed them. you were a example of what a real man is. god bless you.
Tina
January 23, 2011
Many are lucky to have known you
MARY KOWALIK- HOLLENDURSKY
January 23, 2011
TO MY DEAREST HERO AND COACH, AND MENTOR, MR. FITZ:
YOU WERE THE KINDEST, MOST LOVING, TOUGH, BUT FAIR PERSON I EVER KNEW. YOU NEVER GAVE UP ON US KIDS EVEN WHEN WE GAVE UP ON OURSELVES YOU WOULDN'T LET US, YOU WERE OUR STRENGTH, OUR HERO, OUR WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS.......TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SORROW AND COLDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU NOW AND ALWAYS. "COACH TOUCHED MANY LIVES", AND SAVED MANY TOO. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, BUT REMEMBERED FONDLY FOREVER AS "OUR FATHER, FROM THE COLDEN AND SPRINGVILLE KIDS"..........
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU THROUGH THIS VERY SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME, KNOW WE ALL ARE HERE FOR YOU AND OUR LOVE WITH YOU TOO, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
ALL MY LOVE,SADLY
MARY A. (KOWALIK) HOLLENDURSKY AND FAMILY <3
Barbara Budnack
January 23, 2011
you were a great man and teacher. you will be truly missed. Will cherish the fond memories of Gym and square dancing at the Colden Elementary School
Lori Deal
January 21, 2011
Joe, you were a kind and wonderful man and you brought so much joy to everyone you came in contact with. We miss you and love you and will never forget how you touched each and every one of our lives. You fought hard thru so many battles in your life... May you rest in peace.
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