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Celebrating the life of
Edward Anthony Fitzgerald III
October 10, 1950 - November 15, 2016
Edward A. Fitzgerald III of Savannah, Georgia passed away on November 15th, 2016, at age 66, after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a Savannah native, born to parents Edward A. ‘Bubba’ Fitzgerald Jr. and Ethel Lavinia King Fitzgerald. He is preceded in death by both parents Bubba and Lavinia, and his sister, Susan F. Parker.
Edward was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary J. Fitzgerald, his son Ted Fitzgerald (Kyle Roosevelt), his sisters Colleen (Bill) Henry and Peggy (Troy) Waters, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Edward started his career working as a tugboat captain on the Savannah River. His life led him to several other careers but he finished and retired from Savannah Bar Pilot Association after many years of service. He enjoyed many hobbies which included spending time on the water, visiting the gun range, taking rides in his beloved ERA Cobra, and most of all, spending time with his wife and son.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully encourages a donation to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (http://alz.org).
Mary, I was so shocked and hurt for you to hear of Edward's passing. I pray for your strength in this time and my thoughts are with you always. I am so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything you need, I am still here. - Deeply sorry, Laura
- Laura Robinson, Savannah, Ga
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all, may Edward Rest In Peace? With Sincere Sympathy
- The Purcells, Whitemarsh Island, GA 31410,
Just finding this out about Edward's passing. I'm so very sorry to hear of this. Have many good memories of the Fitzgerald family growing up in the 70's on Lawton / Forrest Ave's. Thoughts and prayers go out to Edward's wife and son, and Colleen and Peggy....... Barry and Mary Waters
- Barry and Mary Waters, Brooklet, Ga
Our deepest sympathy and prayers
- Elizabeth Lane Bumgarner(Libby),Joyce & Doug Oglesby,Judy Harrelson,Mary&Steve Redding, ,
Colleen and Fitzgerald families, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am so sorry for your loss.
- Doug Burford, Tybee Island, Ga
My condolences to the Family. Words can say only so much about Edward and the personHe was. However I picture him in a better world in the neat future John 3:28[ Jesus says" I am the resurrection and the life......."
- Henry, Lawrenceville , GA
You and your family are in our prayers of love and compassion. Please let us know how we may give thanks to Edward's life and the grace he shared. At your service, Sam, Tory & Georgia
- Mr and Mrs Sam Lawless , Savannah , Georgia
I am so very sorry for you loss, Jackie
- Honey Maner, Savannah, Ga
Dear Mary & family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss & pray your faith & good memories willl help you. Love & prayers, Curtis, Shirley, Ivey & Morgan Jenkins
- Shirley & Curtis Jenkins & family, Savannah , GA
my sincere sympathy upon hearing of the passing your love one Ed. may God comfort you.
- Wallace Middleton, Savannah, GA
my sincere sympathy upon hearing of the passing your love one Ed. may God comfort you.
- Wallace Middleton, Savannah, GA
Dear Ted, I am so very sorry for the loss of you Dad. Now I see where you got your good looks from! best, Maria
- Maria and Todd Marino, Denver, CO
I've knew Ed over half of my life. A hearty soul with a quick wit who knew a little about everything. I began working with him in 1999 until his retirement. Ed never held back his feelings on any subject and would often share his knowledge and offer words of encouragement. He loved his family, his country and had a range of interests some of which we shared.. I am grateful to have known Ed and a better person for having known him. Gone too soon.
- Erik Brown, Savannah, GA
Mary, Ted and members of the Fitzgerald and O'Donnell families, please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray comfort and peace for you all. Karen and Jim McBride
- Jim and Karen McBride, Savannah, Ga
Dear Colleen and Fitzgerald Family, I read about Edward's passing and offer my sincere condolences. I will never forget Edward''s fish in the backyard and house on Forrest Ave. Edward was a great guy and am thankful you have some wonderful memories. Debbie Baier
- Debbie Baier, Atlanta, Ga
I am so sorry for your loss may your family and friends fine comfort in Revelation 21:4, when death and pain and sorrow will be no more.
- Harris , Buford , Ga
My deepest condolences to Ed's Family - I knew Ed through work with Cresecent Towing -I was very fond of him, He was a Great person and a honor to have known- He was very good at his many lines of work in the Maritime Industry. I was also very fond of his Sister Susan, both Fantastic people and a pleasure to work with. May he Rest easy now - No more Pain only Peace.
- Joy Wainwright, Savannah , Ga.
Man oh Man uncle Edward! There was nothing you couldn't do if you wanted to. We sure had some fun times on Williamson and Wassaw. I wish we could've built my hot rod engine like we talked about. We're still having fun with the potato gun you gave us. The Texas Henry's will miss you
- Chris and Lauren Henry , League City, Tx
I love you Aunt Mary! I'm praying for you and Ted sending my condolences. RIP Uncle Edward.
- Amber Shaw, Hardwick , MN
Mary and family: Evelyn and I are very saddened by this news and pass on our sincere condolences to you.We will always remember "Fast Eddie" with a smile. Frank
- Frank Schachte, Charleston , S.C.
Ted, my heart breaks for you. We know he is in a better place. God bless you. Lea
- Lea Jordan , Liberty, SC
Mary, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Karen Screptock
- Bob & Karen Screptock & Family, Hamilton, VA
When I learned the news of Ed's passing this morning, the sadness came over me like storm clouds on a hot summer afternoon. I was introduced to him when I joined the ATCO family aka ATLANTIC TOWING COMPANY, in January 1974. I must admit, my first impression of Ed, was a free spirit,with a pony tail right out of Woodstock. I quickly learned however, he was a straight up,and no nonsense kind of guy. He was also very,very talented. To this day, I still claim, that nobody could make a tugboat dance like Capt.Ed. I once rode along with him,and the late Capt.Myatt, on board the container ship Verrazzono Bridge,as Ed was considering docking ships. Even Capt.Myatt remarked to me,as he let Ed turn and dock this large vessel, that it seemed effortless and that Ed had a natural ability for this line of work. I don't think Ed ever realized just how talented he truly was. He was unselfish,and taught me,as well as many others, his tricks of the trade. I often thanked him when we would run into each other. I will not forget him. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. I am so sorry for your loss. John McCarthy
- John McCarthy, Savannah, GA
Mary, I was so shocked and hurt for you to hear of Edward's passing. I pray for your strength in this time and my thoughts are with you always. I am so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything you need, I am still here. - Deeply sorry, Laura
- Laura Robinson, Savannah, Ga
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all, may Edward Rest In Peace? With Sincere Sympathy
- The Purcells, Whitemarsh Island, GA 31410,
A candle has been lit!
- Jairus Purcell , Georg
Just finding this out about Edward's passing. I'm so very sorry to hear of this. Have many good memories of the Fitzgerald family growing up in the 70's on Lawton / Forrest Ave's. Thoughts and prayers go out to Edward's wife and son, and Colleen and Peggy....... Barry and Mary Waters
- Barry and Mary Waters, Brooklet, Ga
Our deepest sympathy and prayers
- Elizabeth Lane Bumgarner(Libby),Joyce & Doug Oglesby,Judy Harrelson,Mary&Steve Redding, ,
Colleen and Fitzgerald families, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am so sorry for your loss.
- Doug Burford, Tybee Island, Ga
My condolences to the Family. Words can say only so much about Edward and the personHe was. However I picture him in a better world in the neat future John 3:28[ Jesus says" I am the resurrection and the life......."
- Henry, Lawrenceville , GA
You and your family are in our prayers of love and compassion. Please let us know how we may give thanks to Edward's life and the grace he shared. At your service, Sam, Tory & Georgia
- Mr and Mrs Sam Lawless , Savannah , Georgia
I am so very sorry for you loss, Jackie
- Honey Maner, Savannah, Ga
Dear Mary & family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss & pray your faith & good memories willl help you. Love & prayers, Curtis, Shirley, Ivey & Morgan Jenkins
- Shirley & Curtis Jenkins & family, Savannah , GA
my sincere sympathy upon hearing of the passing your love one Ed. may God comfort you.
- Wallace Middleton, Savannah, GA
my sincere sympathy upon hearing of the passing your love one Ed. may God comfort you.
- Wallace Middleton, Savannah, GA
Dear Ted, I am so very sorry for the loss of you Dad. Now I see where you got your good looks from! best, Maria
- Maria and Todd Marino, Denver, CO
I've knew Ed over half of my life. A hearty soul with a quick wit who knew a little about everything. I began working with him in 1999 until his retirement. Ed never held back his feelings on any subject and would often share his knowledge and offer words of encouragement. He loved his family, his country and had a range of interests some of which we shared.. I am grateful to have known Ed and a better person for having known him. Gone too soon.
- Erik Brown, Savannah, GA
Mary, Ted and members of the Fitzgerald and O'Donnell families, please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray comfort and peace for you all. Karen and Jim McBride
- Jim and Karen McBride, Savannah, Ga
Dear Colleen and Fitzgerald Family, I read about Edward's passing and offer my sincere condolences. I will never forget Edward''s fish in the backyard and house on Forrest Ave. Edward was a great guy and am thankful you have some wonderful memories. Debbie Baier
- Debbie Baier, Atlanta, Ga
A candle has been lit!
- Emerson and Brandi Waters , Georg
I am so sorry for your loss may your family and friends fine comfort in Revelation 21:4, when death and pain and sorrow will be no more.
- Harris , Buford , Ga
A candle has been lit!
- Toni Sumner , Georg
My deepest condolences to Ed's Family - I knew Ed through work with Cresecent Towing -I was very fond of him, He was a Great person and a honor to have known- He was very good at his many lines of work in the Maritime Industry. I was also very fond of his Sister Susan, both Fantastic people and a pleasure to work with. May he Rest easy now - No more Pain only Peace.
- Joy Wainwright, Savannah , Ga.
A candle has been lit!
- Joy Wainwright , Georg
A candle has been lit!
- Ray and Maria Montgomery , Colorado
A candle has been lit!
- Joan Babinski and Sean Shubert , Colorado
Man oh Man uncle Edward! There was nothing you couldn't do if you wanted to. We sure had some fun times on Williamson and Wassaw. I wish we could've built my hot rod engine like we talked about. We're still having fun with the potato gun you gave us. The Texas Henry's will miss you
- Chris and Lauren Henry , League City, Tx
I love you Aunt Mary! I'm praying for you and Ted sending my condolences. RIP Uncle Edward.
- Amber Shaw, Hardwick , MN
A candle has been lit!
- Amber Shaw , Minneso
A candle has been lit!
- Megan Ferraro Harrison , Georg
Mary and family: Evelyn and I are very saddened by this news and pass on our sincere condolences to you.We will always remember "Fast Eddie" with a smile. Frank
- Frank Schachte, Charleston , S.C.
Ted, my heart breaks for you. We know he is in a better place. God bless you. Lea
- Lea Jordan , Liberty, SC
A candle has been lit!
- Deb Forehand , Georg
Mary, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Karen Screptock
- Bob & Karen Screptock & Family, Hamilton, VA
When I learned the news of Ed's passing this morning, the sadness came over me like storm clouds on a hot summer afternoon. I was introduced to him when I joined the ATCO family aka ATLANTIC TOWING COMPANY, in January 1974. I must admit, my first impression of Ed, was a free spirit,with a pony tail right out of Woodstock. I quickly learned however, he was a straight up,and no nonsense kind of guy. He was also very,very talented. To this day, I still claim, that nobody could make a tugboat dance like Capt.Ed. I once rode along with him,and the late Capt.Myatt, on board the container ship Verrazzono Bridge,as Ed was considering docking ships. Even Capt.Myatt remarked to me,as he let Ed turn and dock this large vessel, that it seemed effortless and that Ed had a natural ability for this line of work. I don't think Ed ever realized just how talented he truly was. He was unselfish,and taught me,as well as many others, his tricks of the trade. I often thanked him when we would run into each other. I will not forget him. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. I am so sorry for your loss. John McCarthy
- John McCarthy, Savannah, GA
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