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Robert "Bob" Fitzgibbon October 6, 1935 - June 23, 2024 Robert "Bob" Fitzgibbon, 88, of Bettendorf, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Robert was born on October 6, 1935, to Francis and Lettie (Kelley) Fitzgibbon. Known famously as "King Fitz" and "Mayor of the Vistas", Bob touched people's lives in ways we never knew until his passing.

Fitzy (as he was also known) owned his own businesses for many years in Davenport. Bob was a huge John Wayne fan, had a love for racing having been a pit crew member even in Daytona, loved the Hawkeyes, the Chicago Bears, an occasional VO and Coke. The family would like to give recognition and immensely thank his best friend and caretaker Elaine.



We would also like to thank the entire staff at the Vistas Nursing Home for taking amazing care of Bob. He had a friend in every department and your countless hours of care and companionship are greatly appreciated. Those left to carry on his legacy are his 7 children: Craig (Wendy) Fitzgibbon, Kevin (Kathleen) Fitzgibbon, Kelly (Rick) Doyle, Darin Fitzgibbon, Darcy Fitzgibbon, Michelle Morrissey and Jennifer McKinzie; 21 grandchildren Jami, Justin, Kayci, Ashley, Aaron, Selena, Dan, Tevin, Nathan, Nicole, Rachelle, Abby, Maggie, Jack, Gregory, Danelle, Kristopher, Taylor, Kayla, MaKenzie and Desmond, 32 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn; siblings, Darlene Mizlo, Mary Reed, .

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