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Robert Fitzgerald Obituary

FITZGERALD, Robert H. (Ret. Captain Chelsea Fire Dept.) Of Malden, formerly of Chelsea, on September 25. Beloved father of three great sons, Scott R. Fitzgerald and his wife Helen of Haverhill, Edward J. Fitzgerald, and his wife Patty of Wilmington, Malden Fire Dept. Capt. Robert S. Fitzgerald and his wife Christine of Lynnfield. Loving son of the late C.F.D. Lt. James M. and Eileen (née: O'Neill) Fitzgerald. Dear brother of Mary E. Fitzgerald of Malden, John "Buddy" Fitzgerald of Chelsea, Thomas Fitzgerald of Peabody, William "Butch" Fitzgerald of Billerica, and the late James Fitzgerald. Cherished "Grampy" of Michael, Maura, Daniel, Cole, Hanna, Abby and Kayce. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend the Funeral from the Frank A. Welsh and Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 8:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea at 9:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home, on Monday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, parking opposite Funeral Home. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer institute in Boston. Late US Navy Vietnam Era Veteran. Frank A. Welsh & Sons 617-889-2723 Chelsea, MA

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 27, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 3, 2008

Capt. Fitzgerald,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the USN during the Vietnam War and secondly for the citizens of Chelsea when you served with the CFD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Dan Gentile (and family)

October 2, 2008

Sorry for your loss. My family's prayers are with you all in this time of need.

Bob Orthman

October 1, 2008

Dear Fitzgerald Family,

We are so sorry to hear about uncle Red, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!

Love,
Cousin Bob & Jeanine

Celia Day

September 29, 2008

Dear Fitzgerald Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to your whole family.

Love,
Celia

Kim Kendra

September 29, 2008

Scott, Eddie, and Robbie,
I am sorry to hear about uncle Red, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry I can not be there.

cousin Kim

September 29, 2008

Scott,Eddie and Robbie Just want to say sorry for the loss of your father.My god be with you at this time. Willy Dunn

Maureen Donovan

September 29, 2008

Scott, Eddie and Robbie,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Red. I wish I could be there but know that you are all in my thoughts. Miss you all. Love you guys. Moe, Niki and Zac

Kevin O'Toole

September 29, 2008

Hey Guys,
I know this is tough to go through, but Red's definitely in a better place. He was a big man to raise you three as well as he did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you -- we love you guys.

Kevin, Sharon and Connor Fitzgerald O'Toole

nancy colella

September 29, 2008

Eddie and Pattie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love Nancy, Vinny, Justin and Adam

Lisa & Sean Curran

September 29, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.

September 27, 2008

Scott,Eddie and Robbie,
Your Dad,Uncle Red was a man of few words, but we always new what he was saying:)I am sorry for the pain you are feeling right now and He will be greatly missed. I know that the wonderful memories you guys have will always keep him close to you and your families.
Love you guys
Cousin Donna

Ann Needle

September 27, 2008

Red left behind so many good memories -- and a lot of laughs. Treasure them always.

Love, Ann (Voke), Jeff, Nathan & Katy Needle

David Dismas

September 27, 2008

You are in the thoughts and prayers of the family of the late Captain Dennis E. Williams, CFD, ret.

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