Barbara Fitzgerald

FITZGERALD, BARBARA Barbara (House) Fitzgerald, 92, of North Smithfield, RI, formerly of Middletown, wife of the late Edward James Fitzgerald, Jr. died Friday, January 24, 2014 in Rhode Island. Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Howard and Marjorie (Gay) House. Barbara was a graduate of Connecticut College for Women, an accomplished seamstress and painter, but most of all a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Barbara was known for her strong support for family and friends and was an avid supporter of the Boston Red Sox and UConn Women’s basketball. She and her husband, Ed, relished each state that they moved to enjoying the varied opportunities each state had to offer. They retired to the “Estate”, in Colchester, CT. Barbara is survived by a daughter Judy Maher and her husband Frank of Rhode Island, a son, Col. Edward J. Fitzgerald, III and his wife Nurgul of New Jersey, two sisters, Audrey Clarke of Ohio, Beverly Blau of East Hampton, a sister in-law, Gloria Cahill of Old Saybrook, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:15 a.m. from the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Liturgy in St. John Church, Middletown. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Miriam Hospital, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, 164 Summit Ave., Providence, RI 02906. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com