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Fundraising and Funeral Details for Temple Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald

Temple Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald was a husband and a father of four, killed in the line of duty on Saturday night. A GoFundMe has been set up for his…

Temple University Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald Fundraiser

Temple Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald was a husband and a father of four, killed in the line of duty on Saturday night. A GoFundMe has been set up for his family, and so far over $440,000 has been raised. Here is the link to the fundraiser if you are able to contribute. Take a moment to read some of the heartfelt condolences on the fundraising page, given by complete strangers on behalf of  Officer Fitzpatrick's family and friends.

There will be an in person fundraising event tomorrow night in honor of Officer Chris Fitzgerald. Thursday, February 23rd beginning at 4pm. The event will be held in the 7C Lounge at the FOP Lodge 5. There will be a buffet and draft beer, and donations will be accepted at the door. Memorial t-shirts are also available. All proceeds will support Officer Fitzgerald’s family.

FOP Lodge 5

11630 Caroline Rd, Philadelphia PA 19154

A viewing will be held Thursday evening, February 23rd from 5:30pm-9pm at John F. Givnish Funeral Home.

John F. Givnish Funeral Home

10975 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Funeral services for Officer Fitzgerald will be held Friday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City.

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

1723 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

There will be a second viewing held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Friday morning prior to the services from 8am-11:30am.

Kristen Herrmann is the Program Director and Weekday Morning Show Host on BEN FM. She has been a fixture on the radio in Philadelphia since 2005. As a content creator for BEN FM, Kristen specializes in all things Philadelphia, kids, family and favors the quirky stuff.