Thomas E. Fitzgerald

FITZGERALD, Thomas E. fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Beloved brother of Mary and the late Stephen L. and John Fitzgerald; our dear uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. After earning his degree in geophysics from Saint Louis University’s then Institute of Technology, Tom served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon returning he began a distinguished career with contributions to aerospace and defense industries, including work on the Project Apollo / Saturn V team for which he was included in The Boeing Company’s Roll of Honor for his participation in the United States first manned lunar landing. Due to his career, Tom lived outside his St. Louis birthplace for most of his working life, residing in Alaska, New Mexico, Texas and Thailand. He also enjoyed bowling, tennis, photography and was an avid golfer. This quiet man touched the lives of many through his philanthropy and as the gentle, witty brother and uncle that he was to us.

Services: Private Memorial Service and Interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials to Saint Louis University, University Development, One N. Grand Blvd., DuBourg Hall, Rm 319, St. Louis, MO 63103.