John M. Fitzsimmons, 70, US Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran Beloved husband of Elinor nee Lewis. loving father of Pamela (George) Carlson and Debra (Shawn) Swagler. Proud PaPa of Paige Swagler and Angela and Nicole Montalbano. Dear brother of Kathleen Haack and James (Terry) Fitzsimmons. John retired from United Airlines after 37 years of dedicated service. He will be missed by all including his dog, Bailey. Family and friends will meet Friday morning at St. Andrew Lutheran Church  260 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge for memorial visitation from 10:30 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment Private. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made in John's name to Safe Humane Chicago www.safehumanechicago.org For Info:  773-774-3333