Edward F. Fitzpatrick, age 88, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
He was the son of Joseph and Agnes (nee Dettmer) Fitzpatrick.
Ed was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army.
He retired in 1982 as a Trainmaster from E.J. & E. Railroad with 34 years of service.
Ed enjoyed doing all things around the house including electrical, plumbing and construction. He was an all around handy man.
Along with spending time with his family, he was an avid Cubs fan.
Ed was a member of V.F.W. Cantigny Post #367 and the American Legion Post #1080.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Mary C. (nee Ehrsam) Fitzpatrick; four children, Kathleen (James) Frazer, Ronald Fitzpatrick, James (Jamie) Fitzpatrick and Gerald (Sheila) Fitzpatrick; one brother, Gregory (Evelyn) Fitzpatrick; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Julie, Stephen, Erin, Emily, Melissa, Megan and Matthew and six great grandchildren.
Ed was preceded by his parents; his daughter, Diane Goding; siblings, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Mary Higgins, Martin Fitzpatrick and Robert Fitzpatrick.
Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.
Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
He was the son of Joseph and Agnes (nee Dettmer) Fitzpatrick.
Ed was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army.
He retired in 1982 as a Trainmaster from E.J. & E. Railroad with 34 years of service.
Ed enjoyed doing all things around the house including electrical, plumbing and construction. He was an all around handy man.
Along with spending time with his family, he was an avid Cubs fan.
Ed was a member of V.F.W. Cantigny Post #367 and the American Legion Post #1080.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Mary C. (nee Ehrsam) Fitzpatrick; four children, Kathleen (James) Frazer, Ronald Fitzpatrick, James (Jamie) Fitzpatrick and Gerald (Sheila) Fitzpatrick; one brother, Gregory (Evelyn) Fitzpatrick; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Julie, Stephen, Erin, Emily, Melissa, Megan and Matthew and six great grandchildren.
Ed was preceded by his parents; his daughter, Diane Goding; siblings, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Mary Higgins, Martin Fitzpatrick and Robert Fitzpatrick.
Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.
Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Edward F. Fitzpatrick, age 88, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
He was the son of Joseph and Agnes (nee Dettmer) Fitzpatrick.
Ed was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army.
He retired in 1982 as a Trainmaster from E.J. & E. Railroad with 34 years of service.
Ed enjoyed doing all things around the house including electrical, plumbing and construction. He was an all around handy man.
Along with spending time with his family, he was an avid Cubs fan.
Ed was a member of V.F.W. Cantigny Post #367 and the American Legion Post #1080.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Mary C. (nee Ehrsam) Fitzpatrick; four children, Kathleen (James) Frazer, Ronald Fitzpatrick, James (Jamie) Fitzpatrick and Gerald (Sheila) Fitzpatrick; one brother, Gregory (Evelyn) Fitzpatrick; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Julie, Stephen, Erin, Emily, Melissa, Megan and Matthew and six great grandchildren.
Ed was preceded by his parents; his daughter, Diane Goding; siblings, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Mary Higgins, Martin Fitzpatrick and Robert Fitzpatrick.
Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.
Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
He was the son of Joseph and Agnes (nee Dettmer) Fitzpatrick.
Ed was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army.
He retired in 1982 as a Trainmaster from E.J. & E. Railroad with 34 years of service.
Ed enjoyed doing all things around the house including electrical, plumbing and construction. He was an all around handy man.
Along with spending time with his family, he was an avid Cubs fan.
Ed was a member of V.F.W. Cantigny Post #367 and the American Legion Post #1080.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Mary C. (nee Ehrsam) Fitzpatrick; four children, Kathleen (James) Frazer, Ronald Fitzpatrick, James (Jamie) Fitzpatrick and Gerald (Sheila) Fitzpatrick; one brother, Gregory (Evelyn) Fitzpatrick; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Julie, Stephen, Erin, Emily, Melissa, Megan and Matthew and six great grandchildren.
Ed was preceded by his parents; his daughter, Diane Goding; siblings, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Mary Higgins, Martin Fitzpatrick and Robert Fitzpatrick.
Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.
Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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