James M. Fitzgerald, age 79, formerly of Oak Park, veteran U.S. Army, Korea; beloved husband of the late M. Consuelo; loving father of Diane (the late Mark) Job, Donna Powers, Jay (Heather), Larry (Esther), Mark (Betsy) and Richard (Geralyn) Fitzgerald; devoted grandfather of Rebecca and Christopher Job, Katie, Jack and Maggie Powers, MaryLi Fitzgerald, and Liam Fitzgerald; dear brother of the late Michael (Violet) Fitzgerald and Sissy (the late Roger) Nield; fond uncle of many. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to Ascension Church, 815 S. East Ave., Oak Park for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Catholic Charities are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.
