James Fitzgerald, age 77, passed away on February 22, 2026.

James was born in Pottsville, PA to the late Charles Fitzgerald and Bernice (O'Brien) Fitzgerald.

Jim was an avid outdoors man. His greatest passion was hunting whitetail deer in Pennsylvania and black bear in Canada at Poirier Territory that is owned by his good friend Frank Poirier. Jim had made this trip 49 times going once a year always willing to take anyone along for fishing or hunting and would always help a fellow outdoors man learn the trade. He will always be known to his family as the Master Hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice his mother and Charles his father

He is survived by his brother Daniel Fitzgerald wife Sandy, younger brother Michael, niece Rebecca Gilbert husband Marty, niece Erika Croneberger husband Bruce also four nephews Jacob and Aaron Gilbert, Brayden and Elijah Croneberger.

Services for James Fitzgerald will be held privately by the family at a later date of their choosing.