Condolence From: Marilyn Austin Tarbox
Condolence: Dear cousin Gloria, I have recently been going through old photographs and thinking about past experiences. Among them pictures taken at your wedding to Andy where I was a bridesmaid. So long ago! I decided to do a Google search and discovered your husband's obituary, so recent, too. I hope you are doing all right, Gloria. I can see you must have had a long and happy marriage and a family. I am so glad of that and sad to read of your loss. If you care to have a correspondence I would love to hear from you. In any case I understand how hard it is to lose your loved one. My James died in 2011after being married since 1963. The memories help keep your heart from breaking. Love, Marilyn
Friday January 17, 2020
Condolence From: Thomas Donovan
Condolence: I have never met Andy, but know well the story of the volunteer Coast Guard crew of CG36500 in the rescue of 32 sailors from the tanker Pendleton off of Chatham, Cape Cod. Sailor rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." George S. Patton.
Tom Donovan, Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass.
Friday December 07, 2018
Condolence From: Charles and Colleen Meyer
Condolence: Dear Mrs. Fitzgerald,
Please accept our condolences for the passing of your husband. I only met him once, here in Denver at the Colorado premier of The Finest Hours, but feel like it was several times through the movies and stories of his courageous service to our country. Our country is great because of the great men and women who have shown courage and given of themselves in the service of others - and your husband is an inspirational Coast Guard hero who makes all of us previous and current Coasties proud. We offer our prayers for your peace and comfort, and hope that it brings some peace that your husband has touched many lives.
Blessings, Charles Meyer
Sunday November 25, 2018
Condolence From: Dianne Duddleson
Condolence: Dear Gloria, Michael and Dawn
There are no words to express how deeply sorry we were to hear of Andy's passing. He was an amazing person. Such love and caring in his heart. He always made me laugh with his dry sense of humor. Always loved hear his stories about his Coast Guard days. He was so proud, as we all were.
Thank you for the years of friendship. We will miss you. You will be forever in our hearts and will be missed by Many. Rest In Peace Dear Friend.
Tuesday November 20, 2018
Condolence From: Sharon Scholle
Condolence: Gloria & family,
Andy was a fine gentle man and the people at the
Villas all loved him. We shall miss his smile and wit. I will miss him coming over to my house with Gloria for ice cream after cards. Rest in peace dear friend.
Love, Sharon
Tuesday November 20, 2018
Condolence From: don frabotta
Condolence: Dear Gloria - My heart goes out to you and the family. Andy was a very special addition to out family tree all these years and a very special person, indeed. My mind goes back to some of the earlier days, but I cherish the times you and Andy came back East and we'd have a bite and catch up on all things family and non family. He was a real "star" whose light will continue to shine because of who he was and the book and the movie also help a little for those who did not know him personally. The love you shared will continue to keep you strong. I send a daily bouquet of HugZ.
Tuesday November 20, 2018
Condolence From: Dede Miller
Condolence: Though I know that this is a difficult time for you, my hope is that you will be comforted from God's inspired word the Bible. John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21: 3,4 gives hope of a future resurrection and the complete elimination of death, pain and mourning. Under Jesus' kingdom rule we have this and much more to look forward to. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Tuesday November 20, 2018
Condolence From: Kathleen
Condolence: Thank you for making a difference in the world, Mr. Fitzgerald. May others see you as one to emulate. Rest In Peace, Sir.
Monday November 19, 2018
Condolence From: Ralph "Terry"Scanga
Condolence: Dear Gloria;
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting you at a Colorado Coasties meeting some time ago. Andy was a special person and an inspiration to all the Coasties. I will never forget our short meeting. My God bless and keep you and may Andy rest in peace. I will keep Andy and you in my prayers.
Monday November 19, 2018
Condolence From: MCPOCGR Jeff Smith
Condolence: Dear Gloria and Fitzgerald Family,
My wife Marilyn and I wish to express our deepest condolences at passing of Andy. As a fellow USCG Station Chatham crew member, I know well the story of Engineman Second Class Andy Fitzgerald and the crew of the CG36500. I had the honor and pleasure to meet with Andy on several occasions. It gave me the opportunity to witness first hand what a truly kind and humble man he was. He will be missed but never forgotten.
With Deep Respect,
MCPROCGR Jeff and Marilyn Smith
Monday November 19, 2018
