Richard William Fitzgerald
June 2, 1960 - May 10, 2008
Obituary
Richard W. Fitzgerald,
Richard W. Fitzgerald, age 47, beloved son died at Rainier School in Buckley, WA on Saturday, May 10, 2008, following a courageous battle with Cancer. He was born June 2, 1960 in Seattle, WA.
Richard ‘Ricky’ resided at Rainier School for the past 29 years and was loved by all. He was an avid Mariner and Seahawk fan and loved to watch games with his resident family at Rainier School. Special thanks to his ‘adopted’ brothers Michael and Jim, and all the women who gave him extra special love and care.
Richard is survived by his mother Frances, sister Sandra and her husband Carl; niece Breanna; brother Dan and three nephews Erik, Brett, and Mark; along with many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, John and grandmother, Nana.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a visitation Thursday, May 15th from 4:00 to 7:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm all at Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Rd. Federal Way, WA 98023 253 839-7317. A Funeral Mass for Richard will be held Friday, May 16th at 1:00pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 30525 8th Ave. S., Federal Way. Fr. Tom Vandenberg and Fr. Jim Boyle will officiate.
Those wishing to make contributions in Richard’s name may do so to Rainier School Chapel Fund, P.O. Box 600 B-2720, Buckley, WA 98321-0600 or a charity of your choice.
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To the family I only new Rickey for 6yrs as I work at Rainier School he always had a smile on his face and was very sweet he will be miss by all who knew him. my prays are with you all.
I worked with Ricky for 10 years. He was a wonderful and special man. I loved him very much and I will always remember him and I will miss his smiles and him telling everybody, “I’ts all Cristals fault”. Mrs. Fitzgerald, thank you for letting us take care of Ricky. I am so sorry for your loss. But thank you for letting us know and love your son. I will never forget him. You are in my prayers. Cristal Hyatt – AC 3 1010 QC.