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Reverend Dr. Gilbert J. Fitzsimmons

November 02, 1942 - October 06, 2019

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Obituary For Reverend Dr. Gilbert J. Fitzsimmons

November 2, 1942 - October 6, 2019

Fitzsimmons, The Reverend Dr. Gilbert J., on Sunday, October 6, 2019 of Pleasant Hills.

Beloved husband of 54 years to Susan H. Fitzsimmons; father of Heather (Kyle) Glenn; grandfather of Samantha Glenn; son of the late David and Lucille Fitzsimmons; brother of David R. (Susan), Wesley "Doc" (Jennifer) and Raymond (Marilyn) Fitzsimmons. Also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and David Ours and numerous nieces and nephews. Gil was a graduate of Davis & Elkins College, former Chaplain Intern/Resident at Central State Hospital, also a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA, Columbia Theological Seminary, and the University of Pittsburgh. He served as Associate Pastor at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, was former Pastor at Pine Creek & Hoboken Churches and also the Former Pastor at Knoxville United Church. Gil was an avid swimmer and runner, held a black-belt in judo, loved to play golf and was the best amateur photographer in the family. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Interment will be held privately. If desired, family suggests contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons, Rich and I were away at Matt's when your husband passed away. So therefore we were unable to be there to offer our most sincere sympathies . We will now lift you up in prayer, first in thanksgiving for your wonderful life with Gil and secondly that you can endure this sadness by remembering all your loving memories. Keeping you in our loving thoughts. Rich and Kathy and our Children

  • December 11, 2019

    I just found out this morning about Gil. What a tremendous loss to his family and friends and the community. I have know Gil since he was a little guy and his mom sang in the choir at Butler St. Methodist Church. Then again at East Liberty Church where my husband David was the Head of Christian Education. Gil and David were always in the gym playing basketball. We attended many family affairs especially the Birthday party for his mom. What a loss to this wonderful family. May God's Blessing be with them during this time and celebrate the life of a wonderful man who will be missed by many.

  • December 11, 2019

    I will very much miss the conversations I had with Gil when we bumped into each other on my morning walks. Our conversations ranged from very serious to highly intellectual to so insanely humorous that an eavesdropper would have had us both committed. My condolences, Sue and family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Rest in peace. You hold a special place in the hearts of my family.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry for your families loss, you are in my prayers.

  • December 11, 2019

    Always so supportive to so many. He was there many times for the Lester family. A wonderful, kind man.

  • December 11, 2019

    Condolences and best thoughts from all of the Devey family. We've known all the Fitzsimmons since I was a toddler and dad was Christian Ed director at East Liberty Presby Church. Gil was well respected, well liked and helped countless people over the years of his ministry.

  • December 11, 2019

    I know Gil from going to church with my grandmother. He was always a pleasure to be around. I enjoy the time I got to spend with him every Sunday. He will be missed by everyone that he touched. Heather Sue and family your all in my thoughts and prayers...

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Sue and Family, Please accept my sympathy in your loss. I was honored to have known Gil for a short time. I loved his dry sense of humor and the bantering we engaged in. I know what a good neighbor he was to my family next door. Always willing to help! I will always remember his smile and that glint in his eyes. A true angel in heaven! God Bless.

  • December 11, 2019

    I knew Gil from Knoxville Pres Church, he was always joking, so one Sunday close to Halloween a bunch of us had those wax teeth, the big red lips & mustache well he turned around on the pulpit & there we all sat with those wax pieces on, he got a kick out of that! He will be dearly missed. Prayers to Sue & family

  • December 11, 2019

    A wonderful man and a dear friend. Gil, you will be sincerely missed. Love and condolences to Sue and family.

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