David is survived by his wife, Leabby; his daughter, Sharon Wolff and her husband Matthew; his son Michael Fitzgerald and his fiancée Alison Moffit; and his Australian Shepherd companion “Emmie;” as well as his siblings Robert Fitzgerald and wife Vicki; Peggy Muenks and husband Steve; Sheila Thate and husband Bob; Maureen Newton; Kevin Fitzgerald; Laura Kirkpatrick and husband Jim; Dan Fitzgerald and wife Michelle; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; uncles, aunts, and cousins.
David loved his family and was constantly amazed at the accomplishments of his children, siblings, nieces and nephews. If he were to have one last thing to say to each of them, he would want them to know how much he loves them and how proud he is of each and every one of them for the persons they have become.
David was an avid Kansas City sports fan. He would always recount stories of the times he would spend with his family and friends at Chiefs and Royals games. Some of his favorite memories were relived with the 2014 and 2015 Royals post season runs. He was a loyal Chiefs fan through the ups and downs. At the beginning of every season, he knew the Chiefs would have a chance. He would always sing a song to his wife and children: “I’ve got a feeling… the Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl!”
David grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where he attended Christ the King grade school and Rockhurst High School where he made several lifelong friends. He was fortunate to stay close with them through his years. He would want them to know how grateful and thankful he was to have shared so much with them.
David had an incredible work ethic. This was proven to his employers Stix, Baer and Fuller, R H Macys, Target Stores, Volume Shoe Company, and most recently with H&R Block. David’s work ethic was not only tied to the office. David enjoyed working on his yard, vegetable garden, and fish pond. You can ask any of his brothers and sisters, he was truly the green thumb of the family.
One of the most important attributes David passed on to his family was his determination. He always taught his children to work hard and see the task through to the end the right way. He never wavered in his direction or focus. This was evident in his battle with cancer and liver disease. From the day of his diagnosis to the very end, he remained determined to beat it. Throughout his battle he was faced with tremendous adversity. David was never shaken. Although the disease broke him, it will never break his resolve that lives on in those he loved.
I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7.
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