Obituary of Stephen J. Fitzgerald

Stephen J. Fitzgerald Jr., age 71 of Gaines Basin Road, died 7/31/13 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born 8/26/1941 in Pittsburgh, PA to Stephen and Aleda Fitzgerald and had lived in this area since 1994. Mr. Fitzgerald was a US Navy Veteran of Vietnam and served proudly as a Sea Bee. Steve was a member of the Sheret Post American Legion and retired in 2007 after almost 35 years as a long-haul trucker. Mr. Fitzgerald was an avid automobile enthusiast as well. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Dorothy(Hovey)Fitzgerald, his children: Shawn Fitzgerald and Patricia Fitzgerald both of Pittsburgh, Roslynn(Jim)Pytlik of Cudahy, WI, Sherri(Mike)Navedo of Chula Vista, CA, his stepson: James (Aida)Hovey of Rochester, NY, his sister: Patricia Michizen of Pittsburgh, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. There are no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service with Military Honors MONDAY 11:00 a.m. in Hillside Cemetery-Holley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Sheret Post American Legion or the Albion Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Albion. <h3>Visitation</h3> None <h3>Services</h3> Graveside Service in Hillside Cemetery-Holley, Monday 8/5/13 at 11 a.m. <h3>Interment</h3> Graveside Service in Hillside Cemetery-Holley will be MONDAY 8/5/13 at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors.