Groff Funeral Homes
1607 East Perkins Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
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Edward Arthur Fitzgerald, 83, residing in Sandusky, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 14, 2022 at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
Ed was born on September 21, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to the late Arthur C. and Eleanore (Vouwie) Fitzgerald.
Ed was a Veteran of the Marines who proudly served his country from 1956 to 1957. He was a member of the VFW Post 2529, American Legion Post 83, and also a member and finance officer for the AMVETS Post 17. Ed worked for White Motors in Cleveland for many years then as a consultant for Ford Motor Company before retiring. In his spare time, he enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Erie for many years.
Ed is survived by his companion of the last 22 plus years, Bonnie Braddock. He is also survived by his sons, Richard of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Donald (Debbie) of Vermilion, OH, and David (Sandra) Fitzgerald of Winter Haven, FL; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren: sisters, Carol (Gerry) Bradnan of Columbia Station, OH, and Ellen (Robert) Knowles of Austintown, OH, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Friends may call on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky.
In Lieu of flowers those wishing to contribute to Ed's memory may do so to the American Legion Post 83, 3615 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870, VFW Post 2529, 604 W. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the AMVETS Post 17, 307 Putnam St., Sandusky, OH 44870.
