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Diane Fitzgerald Obituary

Of Reading, April 2, 2008 at age 69. Beloved wife for 50 years of Robert FitzGerald. Devoted mother of Laura Pica and her husband James of Beverly. Cherished grandmother of Eric and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Eleanor Palumbo of Stoneham and the late Louis Covino. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral from the Joseph Doherty-Barile Funeral Home, 11 Linden St., READING Saturday at 10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Diane's life in St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill St., Reading at 11 AM. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours, Friday 4-8 PM. Parking attendants will be available. Interment Wood End Cemetery, Reading. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Diane to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Judy Garber, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or to Mission of Deeds, 6 Chapin Ave., Reading, MA 01867. For directions or to send a memorial condolence www.joseph dohertyfuneralhome.com Doherty - Barile Family Funeral Homes Reading - Stoneham 781.944.1589

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2008.

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Liz Kasparian

April 4, 2008

Laura..heard
about your mom...hope things went smoothly at home. She was a wonderful
woman, and YOU a wonderful devoted daughter. I know you brought alot of
comfort to her during her visits at DFCI. Please keep in touch and send
my prayers onto you dad.
Liz K

Cecilia Norris

April 4, 2008

Diane was a very special lady.
My husband John and I were introduced to her through
Ken & Jo Fitz. Diane invited us into her home and made
us feel special. It was our pleasure to have known her.
May her family find comfort
during this difficult time.

Marguerite Markee

April 4, 2008

Ealeanor
I often have though of your family over the years and how you were.
We all lived on Arlington Street in Chelsea growing up and then I moved to Lynn. MY hame was Marguerite Markee. I feel terrible about your loss. God bles your family

Elaine Holland

April 3, 2008

Diane was a gracious, kind, caring, and a lovely woman. It was always my pleasure to be in her company. My life has been enriched by knowing her. Diane always thought of my sister Lorraine and kept in touch via a constant flow of greeting cards for many years. Diane will always be in our hearts.

Charlene M Murphy

April 3, 2008

Dear Bob and Laura,
Iam so sorry to see that Diane passed away.
Iam sure she will sorely missed.
We were children growing up next door , we had birthdays a day apart ,even had the same middle name .
We spent many childhood days on the porch together.
Diane had insurmountable courage as a child battling Polio.
We worked together in Filenes basement and Diane met the love of her life Bob.
Laura ,you were a wonderful surprise to your mother and her heart was filled with love at the blessing of having a child.
I have fond memories of Diane.
May your warm memories console you during this sorrowful time.
Charlene Murphy

Lori O'Neill

April 3, 2008

Laura,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I'm not sure if you'll even remember me - my twins (Joe and Jess) and Eric were in the same class at the Baptist (way back when!). I saw your mother around town often and she was always so pleasant! I hope that happy memories will help to get you through these sad times. Take care.

Don Covino

April 3, 2008

With heartfelt sympathy. And A lifetime of memories.
Love,
Don & Teri Covino

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