Carol Fitzgerald, 68, of Hinsdale, passed away April 14, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was born in 1953, in Chicago, daughter of the now late Bruno and Mildred Zambon. She grew up in Hillside alongside her brothers, Tony and Mark Zambon.
She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School (1971) and Quincy University (1975), where she met her husband, Pat.
An adoring mother and grandmother, Carol devoted her life to her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and always put the needs of those she loved above her own. Carol’s compassion, generosity and love will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Patrick Fitzgerald.
She is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Martin Podorsky), Erin (Brian) Folan, and Colleen; and her grandchildren, Hannah and Margot Podorsky and Patrick, Conor and Colette Folan.
Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St, Hinsdale.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 Wednesday, April 20, at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 306 W. Fourth St., Hinsdale.
Interment will be private at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Butterfield Scholarship Program, 2800 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL. 60523.
