Name: Visitation for Terry Fitzgerald
Start: 2025-06-26T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-26T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel

Terry A. Fitzgerald

Apr 10, 1946 - Jun 23, 2025

Monroeville

Terry A. Fitzgerald, 79, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born April 10, 1946, in Tekoa, Washington, and was a 1964 graduate of Monroeville High School. Terry was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a hard worker and employed by many local construction companies including Buckeye Excavating, Lake Erie Construction, Erie Blacktop, and was a retiree of Homan Transportation. He also owned and operated Terry's Tavern in Monroeville.

He was a member of Norwalk American Legion Post 41, Norwalk VFW Post No. 2743, a life member of Sandusky AMVETS Post No. 17, and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville. Terry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially their weekly cookouts. He also found joy in cutting firewood.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Elaine (Myers) Fitzgerald; three children, Shawn (Shelley) Fitzgerald, Jody (Craig) Hampton, both of Monroeville, and Monica (Keith) Wright of Norwalk; five grandchildren, Josh Mark and Brandy Nuhfer, Makenna Hampton, Alayna Hampton, Silas Wright, and Declan Wright; one great-grandson, Gage Nuhfer; four sisters, Linda Smith, Theresa (Gary) Fries, Marcia Reed, all of Monroeville, and Kathy (Dave) Nickoli of Norwalk; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James P. and Bernice (Dokken) Fitzgerald; and one brother, James L. Fitzgerald.

Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe Street, Monroeville. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 66 Chapel Street, Monroeville. Fr. Ron Schock will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Piggybank Foundation, 31 E. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio 44857.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Norwalk Reflector on Jun. 25, 2025.

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adrianne leimeister

June 25, 2025

So sorry to hear about Terry"s passing! My husband and I met him last year when they were room mates at the Cleveland Clinic.We enjoyed passing the time with him. Sending many prayers to his loved ones! Rest in Heaven Terry.

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109 Monroe Street, Monroeville, OH 44847

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

66 Chapel Street, Monroeville, OH 44847

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