Mitchell Byran Fitzgerald, age 65 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Rhea Medical Center. He was born on January 25, 1959, in Hanford, CA, the son of the late Everett Fitzgerald and Dorothy (Norberg) Fitzgerald. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Fitzgerald; and his sister, Mary Howard.
Mitchell lived in Dayton since 2010. He worked as a heavy equipment operator doing ground work. He was the past president of the Lions Club in CA, was a former high school and youth volunteer coach for basketball and football, and he also enjoyed collecting chainsaws.
He is survived by his companion, Deb Poncia of Dayton; his two sons, James Fitzgerald of Dayton, and Nic Fitzgerald of CA; his brother, Mark Fitzgerald of CA; and his sister, Michele Cofelt of Lakesite.
A memorial gathering will be planned at a later date.
The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN.