Donald James Fitzgerald's Obituary
Mr. Donald “Don” James Fitzgerald
April 18, 1931September 7, 2022
Mr. Donald James Fitzgerald passed away the age of 91 on Wednesday September 7, 2022 after an extended illness. Donald J. Fitzgerald was born to Joseph Leo Fitzgerald and Gladys Milne Fitzgerald in Cleveland, Ohio on April 18, 1931.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Priscilla Durham Fitzgerald. Survived by three children, daughter Jeanne Swann of Haynesville, Virginia, daughter Cindy Warner and husband Charles of Denton, Texas, and Mark Fitzgerald and wife Sheila of Dallas, Texas.
He was a grandfather to 10 grandchildren. Grandchildren are Mark Donald Warner, Lt. Colonel Clint Warner and wife Sarah, Clay Warner and wife Mandi, Paige Burlew and husband Austin, Katherine Corley McNeese and husband Mike, Olivia Corley, Meredith Corley, Markie Fitzgerald Vollick and husband Jesse, Sloan Fitzgerald and Shea Fitzgerald.
He was the great grandfather to 10 great grandchildren.
Don grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where he graduated from Lakewood High School. He enlisted in the Coast Guard January 1952 and served honorably thru February 1955.
Shortly after military service he embarked on his lifetime career as a manufacturer’s representative for various women’s apparel companies. People skills and strong work ethic made him a natural salesman. He resided in multiple states in the United States, but after moving his family to Richardson in the early 1960’s, he became a Texan for the rest of his life.
A positive attitude and caring nature colored his daily life. Family and friends remember his sense of humor, gratefulness and love of family. He enjoyed tennis, snow skiing and boating. Days on the water of Lake Texoma created many memories. Family gatherings were special times.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice, tell a loved one they are special, or do a random act of kindness.
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Donald James Fitzgerald have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
Service: Friday, September 30th, 2022 @ 02:00 PM
Wildwood Chapel at Restland Memorial Park
13005 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75243
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