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John Fitzgerald Obituary
Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late John E. and Grace B. (Morrill) Fitzgerald, Sr. He had lived most of his life in Lincoln. John was employed by the former Tilden Thurber Co. of Providence as a watch maker for 20 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of Ocean State Baptist Church. He was an an Eagle Scout. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He and his wife were married for 69 years. He was a people person, a loving husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. Just a wonderful person.
Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter Linda Hersperger-Longo of Lincoln; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Father of the late Donna West.
A funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket. Visitation will be on Thurdsday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Soc., 931 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.
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for John Fitzgerald
holly
September 22, 2008
Jen e-mail me at [email protected] if you like. I would love to catch up with you. Thanks for signing my grandmother's book as well. very sad year for us both. Holly
Mary DiPiero
September 15, 2008
I am one of Uncle Jack's nieces & live in California & just heard about my Uncle Jack. I am very saddened, he was my favorite uncle. If it weren't for him, my mom (his sister) would not let me pierce my ears. He pierced them with 'sleepers'. I still have and wear the watch he made me on my 10th birthday (39 yrs. ago!). My children & I were able to visit with him, Aunt Hazel, Donna, Linda, Jen & her son in 2003 and I got to visit again in 2004. I will always cherish my lifetime memories of Uncle Jack, so many great ones. He truly was a great person & always a gentleman and will be missed. May God continue to bless and comfort you, Aunt Hazel, Linda & Jen. I am so sad to hear about Donna, also. Great Blessings and Support to You All
Fred Kast
September 3, 2008
I am sorry for your loss.
In deepest sympathy, the Family of Fred P Kast, Westwood Road, Lincoln
Mike & Joanna Kelly
August 31, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and console you in this time of need.
Steve, Karleen, Mike, Alex, + Brandin Tedesco
August 29, 2008
Mrs Fitzgerald + Family,
We are neighbors of yours and our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family.
Mr Fitzgerald was a sweet man.
My boys use to remember him as the nice man who gave out the biggest candy bars for Halloween. The day this happened my youngest who is now 14 said that about the candy bars and it put tears in my eyes, but it put a little smile on my face to. He will be missed by alot of people.
OLD IRISH BLESSING:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again.
May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.
John R.I.P. You will be missed.
Liz Demers
August 28, 2008
I will always remember your husband because he loved to hear me play the old hymns at church. I appreciated that very much. When I had to stop playing I know he was a little sad. Better yet, I know I will see him again one day in Heaven, where we can all sing together again!!
Mrs. Fitzgerald, my heart goes out to you and we are praying for you at this time.
Kerri Morin
August 28, 2008
I am so sorry for your great loss. My prayers are with the family.
Holly Goudreau ( Rounds)
August 27, 2008
Jen, Mrs. Hersperger, and Hazel,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I moved up near Jen's grandparents old house a few years ago and ever since then I have been thinking of them and all the times Jens grandfather took us places and we played at his house while Jens Mom slept after work. When I heard the news of the fire I never guested it would be them. I did not know they moved there. But I will always remember playing at their house as kids. I am also sorry to hear of Aunt Donna's death. Boy have you guys been through enough. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. May god Bless you and keep you all in the path of his light!! Jen remember Willy Wonka Rocks!!
Anonymous
August 27, 2008
When I read this story my heart just sank. My sincere condolences go out to your family. Such a terrible tragedy...
Debby Hersperger
August 27, 2008
I only met John twice, but am the aunt to his granddaughter Jenny Hersperger. He was a very important part of her life, which shows me how good a man he was, because she has become a wonderful woman. My thoughts are with Linda, his daughter and Jenny. We love you.
Elsie Sosville
August 27, 2008
Jack Fitzgerald was my brother-in-law. We were friends as well in in-laws-for over 70 years. He was always there to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. Especially after my husband passed away. He will be missed by my sister Hazel and his daughter Linda; as well as grandchildren and many friends. I now live in Tennessee with my daughter; but my thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family. I too will miss him sorely.
Barbara Kelly
August 27, 2008
Jack Fitzgerald was a favorite uncle to me all my life. One story he told stands out in my mind. When a small child, he wandered off and lost his way in Woonsocket. Near his home was a statue of Jesus in a church yard. After wandering for a long time, he came to that statue and from there knew his way home. He always ended that story saying Jesus showed him the way home. I know Jesus has him at home now.
Barbara Burke
August 27, 2008
I had the opportunity to meet John & Hazel about 10 yrs ago when I purchased their home on Smith St. in Lincoln. They are such a loving, adorable couple. I would see them having breakfast together every once & a while at Maria's Restaurant and would also go over & say hi to them.
Mrs. Fitzgerald, My sympathies go out to you and your family. Mr. Fitzgerald will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He is such an adorable, sweet loving man.
Barbara Entwistle Broussea
August 27, 2008
My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. I am greived to hear about the death of Donna. She was my friend, and I had lost touch about the time she was having cancer treatment.
August 27, 2008
Our sincere condolences to your family. We are so sorry for you loss.
A RHODE ISLANDER
August 27, 2008
I don't know you, but I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family for your loss. I lost my Dad last year, so I know how you feel. Again, please except my condolences.
A neighbor
August 27, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know John personally but he sounds as though he was a wonderful man. It is amazing to hear of the love shared between two people for so long. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
JOHN AND HAZEL FITZGERALD....FOREVER IN LOVE
August 27, 2008
I LOVE YOU PAPA...LOVE ZELLIE
August 27, 2008
I LOVE YOU FOREVER DAD...
August 27, 2008
Lynda Ogilvie
August 27, 2008
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves memories no one can steal.
Our deepest sympathies on your loss,
Your neighbors, The Ogilvies
peter baguchinsky
August 27, 2008
My Mom and Dad (Dorothy and Charles Baguchinsky) were longtime friends of the Fitzgerald’s. My family was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with John, Hazel and their loved ones.
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