Mr. Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Fitzgerald, 56, of Fayetteville, died Saturday morning, August 3, 2013, at Chambersburg Hospital. He was the husband of Marie Ann Hartman Mathna Fitzgerald, his wife of 18 � years.
Jeff was born October 9, 1956, in Waynesboro; and graduated Waynesboro High School in 1974.
He was a Veteran of the United States Marie Corp.
He worked for Letterkenny Army Depot and later for Dependable Roofing, Chambersburg.
Jeff was a member of the American Legion, Albert J. Lentz Post 202, Gettysburg; and formerly the VFW, Waynesboro and Marine Corp League, Chambersburg.
He was an outdoorsman enjoyed deep sea fishing, and hunting. Recently he had renewed interest with a childhood hobby, building models.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Christopher A. Fitzgerald of Hawaii, and Jessica A. Fitzgerald Bigham of South Mountain; and grandchildren Zane and Zoie; sisters Julie Scott and husband Boyd of Chambersburg, and Malissa Baer and husband Bill of Waynesboro; and nieces.
Jeff is also survivied by step-children Rose Perkins and husband Justin of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and Beth Perkins and husband Brandon of Hagerstown; and step-grandson Avery.
The family will receive friends at Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, 45 South Carlisle Street, Greencastle, on Wednesday, August 14, from 6:30 PM until time of the Memorial Service at the funeral home beginning at 7:30 PM. The Rev. David G. Rawley will officiate. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John L. & Cora I. Grove Cancer Center, Attn: Stacey Shindledecker, 755 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201; Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201-8706; or Antietam Humane Society, 8513 Lyons Road, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania 17268.