OBITUARY
John Gary Fitzgerald
December 17, 1939 – February 2, 2021
Celebration of Life is scheduled for Thursday, March 4 at St Vincent the Paul Chapel, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 at 10:0 a.m. Reception to follow at Houstonian Manor House, 111 North Post Oak Lane , Houston, TX 77024,
DONATIONS
- Houston Hospice
- MD Anderson GI Department
Services
| 4 March |
Celebration of Life10:00 am St. Vincent de PaulChapel |
OTHER SERVICES:
Reception Following
Memories
John Gary Fitzgerald
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ADD A MEMORYSue Bennett Barnes
February 22, 2021
To all members of Gary's family,
My deepest sympathy to you all.
Like Carol said, the Fitzgerald's have been part of my extended Sage Drive family since the early '50's. I'm so thankful LeAnne kept me updated on him and his family over the many years.
Susie Bennett Barnes
Erin Fitzgerald Taylor
February 21, 2021
Paul and Nancy Seligman
February 18, 2021
Sharon and Family: we were so sorry to learn of Gary's passing and we send our heartfelt condolences. We've had many good times over the last 55 years and have fond memories.
We hope to meet up with you on one of our trips to Southern California.
Nancy and Paul Seligman
Amy & Steven Berg
February 15, 2021
Dear Sharon and Family;
We are sending you our deepest sympathies. Gary was a wonderful neighbor and a fabulous host!
It was a honor to have known him.
Amy & Steven Berg
Margaret Taylor
February 13, 2021
I’ll always remember Papa as the best grandfather a girl could have. He took me and my brother, Calum, on trips with Grandsharon every summer. We went on hikes in Yellowstone, explored San Francisco, and watched the shooting stars at the Grand Canyon, to name a few of the wonderful memories we shared. Papa will be greatly missed, and I love him very much.
Love
Margaret
Patricia Woolcock
February 10, 2021
Sharon,
I now know why my call to him last week went unanswered.
I was calling to tell Gary that Ron had passed away on 2-1-21 and my son found this message on 2-10-21.
Gary was a special person to me for a long time at Chevron and we had stayed in occasional touch after our retirements.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Pat Woolcock
Jim & Terry Merrick
February 10, 2021
Hi Sharon,
We are so sorry to learn that Gary has passed away. We had many good times together and he will be missed.
God Bless,
Jim & Terry
Sharon Tadsen
February 10, 2021
Sharon and Family, We were so sorry to learn of Gary's passing. So sad. We had great times in Belmont Shore at the 108 Club. Sharon, do you remember us snowmobiling up at Mammoth? What a riot.
Roger and I were just going through our pictures from our trip to Ireland. We drank lots of Guiness with Gary and the rest of the crew. He and Roger were always going to get together for a football game between Penn State and Minnesota (Roger did his graduate at Penn State) but we were never able to work it out.
Gary was a great guy and will be missed. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sharon and Roger Tadsen
Faye Gallagher
February 8, 2021
My heart goes out to Sharon and the family of Gary . My good memories of the 108 group all include Gary. May you be comforted by your memories of Gary.
Rest in peace, Gary.
Faye Gallagher
Ross & Kathy Lenhart
February 7, 2021
Sharon and Leanne: We are so sorry to learn of Gary's passing. We have so many fond memories of him starting way back in 1958, and then my visit to Mount Lebanon High School, Leanne, for you to surprise me. What a wonderful guy with that great positive nature captivated by that wonderful smile. We will miss him, and our thoughts are yours during this time. Love. Ross & Kathy
Erin Drawert
February 7, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Erin, and your family.
cindy carr
February 6, 2021
Oh, Leanne, thank you for the beautiful stories you’ve shared over the years of the adventures you experienced with your dear brother Gary. Thank you for letting us know how he wanted his blueberry pie baked a couple of weeks ago and for sending the photo of your Martha Stewart creation. I’m so glad you listened to what he wanted and even happier that you showed up to be with him. You’ve been a devoted sister, and for that we honor who you are.....especially when it counted. You’ve been richly blessed.
Carol Bengston
February 6, 2021
To Sharon and family, Marlene and family and LeAnne and family
My deepest sympathy to you all concerning Gary’s passing . The Fitzgerald’s have been an extension of my family since 1953. Always enjoyed the conversations with Gary over the years.
My love to all of you .
Carol Bengston ❤️❤️
Dean Haine
February 5, 2021
I'm so sorry to learn about Gary's passing and extend my sincerest sympathy to Sharon and his family. Gary and I were Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity brothers while at Marietta College and we became reconnected as alumni around 2010. Our brotherhood relationship, organizing the alumni association and working together these past years, was something special. He will be missed.
Mark and Kathy Klins
February 5, 2021
We will always remember Gary as a caring mentor, a loyal Penn Stater, and, of course, as a dear friend. Oh, how we will miss your smile and the stories yet to be told. Our prayers are with you, Sharon, prayers for peace and for loving memories to comfort you. Love always to you and your sweet family.
William Vasilauskas
February 5, 2021
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Sharon, children, grandchildren and his sisters.
I had the pleasure of knowing Gary since 1966 when we lived in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach, CA. It was during the initial phase of our careers with Chevron. We were in each other's weddings and stayed connected throughout our careers and into retirement. He was a great friend and host to us the many times Joan and Bonnie and I visited them in Houston and Carlsbad.
We are sorry that he will no longer be part of our lives but will continue to be in our memories of the great times we shared. We are sad he is gone, but his struggle of the last several months has come to a peaceful end. Rest in peace. Bill and Bonnie
Sally and Paul Martin
February 5, 2021
Sharon and Gary have been in our lives since the early 1960s when we all lived in Belmont Shores - That carefree time at the beach morphed as we married and work took us far away - Despite the distance, our little group of friends found opportunies and places to connect every few years - Sally has albums filled with photos from those gatherings - So many fun and happy memories - Times I cherish...
It's painful to realize Gary won't be in that next album - I'll miss the talk, the banter, the politics, golf scores, wine and cheese before some special evening cookout or at an eclectic restaurant - All made special because Gary was so much a part of the story – In my mind’s eye, I can see him now - I can't imagine him not being in that picture...
To Sharon and the girls, I feel the hole in your heart - Gary is missing - Despite the loss, you have some wonderful memories of happy times with an incredibly special husband and father - You are in Sally and my prayers...
Alice and John Rector
February 4, 2021
John and I are deeply saddened by the loss of beloved Gary. His kind and gentle demeanor always welcomed us into his life. We have very fond and tender memories and will keep you in our hearts and prayers. May you be surrounded by our loving Lord as He brings you peace and strength. Gary will always live within your hearts.