Timothy "Tim" Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald, Timothy "Tim"

Of Parma, passed away after a brief battle with cancer under the loving care of his family on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 62 years.  He is survived by his children, Jordan (Craig) Pitcock and Derek Fitzgerald (Cornia Hotchkin); grandchildren, Logan, Charlee, and Ryker Pitcock and Everett Fitzgerald; parents, Joseph and Carole Fitzgerald; sister, Cathy Fitzgerald (Chris Butler); uncle Don Fitzgerald; and several cousins and many good friends.

Tim was born in Jackson, Michigan on August 24, 1961. He was a graduate of Western High School class of 1979. He was a machinist at Kent Moore for 18 years. Once Kent Moore closed, Tim went on to earn his Associate Degree from Lansing Community College. He became a Union Pipefitter with Local 333 and retired in 2021. He was a member of the Parma Outdoor Club. Tim was an avid outdoorsman he loved to hunt and fish. He was a diehard football fan always rooting for the Detroit Lions and U of M. He was a loving dad and grandpa his kids and grandkids were the center of his world as well as his loving canine companion Charlotte.

Tim is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where a Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Chas Canoy officiating. Interment will be held at St. John Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Tim's grandchildren's education fund would be appreciated.

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