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Timothy James Fitzgibbon, born April 11, 1989, to Eva and Jim Fitzgibbon of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 in Evans Mills, New York. Specialist Fitzgibbon served as an Army Cavalry Scout in the 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division of the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Drum, New York. He attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, and graduated in 2008 from Los Alamos High School. He participated actively in his high school NJROTC unit, as well as being a competitive marksman and an avid outdoor sportsman. Following a long-standing ambition of serving in the U.S. Army, Timothy completed his basic training on November 20, 2008 as a member of the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Scouts at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Timothy is survived by his wife, Samantha, of Evans Mills, NY; and his parents, Eva and Jim Fitzgibbon; and sister, Victoria, all of Los Alamos, NM. His grandfather, Francis Joseph Fitzgibbon, Sr., who served in the Army Air Corps in WWII, preceded him in death. Timothy loved to be with family. He cherished Mom's improvised sound effects, wrestling with Dad, and joining his sister in quality time. An amateur chef, he also enjoyed the movies and excelled at video games. Timothy's held most dear those times spent in the company of his four and two legged family members around the warmth of a camp fire. Timothy's large extended family from across the United States and overseas is extremely proud of Timothy's honorable service in the U.S. Army. He will be remembered fondly and missed greatly by family, friends, and fellow soldiers. A mass for Timothy will be held Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 12:00 noon at The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos, NM. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make a contribution to the Blue Star Mothers Of America, NM Chapter 2, Rio Grande Valley, P.O. Box 9176, Albuquerque, NM 87119, or to their favorite charity. Arrangements by De Vargas Funeral Home of Los Alamos, NM (505 662 2400).
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