Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Jul 23, 1938 - Sep 17, 2025
To Joe's Family,
Sorry for your loss. He was a GREAT GUY. May He RIP
Kevin P. Doherty
September 21, 2025 | Wilmington, MA
Darn it! Sorry about Mr. Fitzgerald’s passing. Truly a nice man and neighbor who I admired for his daily walks! May his memory be eternal.
Marlene Bouchard
September 20, 2025 | Somerville, MA | Neighbor
So sorry to hear of Joe’s death. I’m going to miss my interactions with him. He was a genuinely pleasant neighbor.
Caryl Coffill
September 20, 2025 | Somerville, MA | Neighbor
Dear Fitzgerald family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I’ll always remember going to Arlington pond with Fitzy(Stephen) and being treated as part of the family. I hope the Happy memories will help carry the Fitzgerald family through a difficult time! Deepest Condolences and Love, Kevin Bottiglio.
Kevin Bottiglio
September 20, 2025 | Burlington, MA | Friend
Joseph M. Fitzgerald – Of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He was 87 years old. Born, raised and educated in Somerville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen G. (Ford) Fitzgerald.
Joe was a long-time member of the Dante Club in Somerville and spent many weekends hanging out with his friends and watching sporting events. Joe also loved spending time at his lake house in NH and enjoyed sitting in the sun and swimming in the lake on hot days. The lake house was truly his happy place. Joe was also an avid golfer who enjoyed playing his favorite sport well into his 70’s with all of his golfing buddies. Beloved husband of Marilyn R. (Fitzpatrick) Fitzgerald. Devoted father of Donna J. Vallesio and her husband Joseph of Medford, Michael J. Fitzgerald and his partner Frances Lund of Somerville, Stephen Fitzgerald and his partner MaryEllen Hamilton of Tewksbury, and James Fitzgerald and his wife Laurie of Malden. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy Vallesio of Medford, Anthony Vallesio of Tewksbury, Christopher Fitzgerald of Malden, Caroline Fitzgerald of Malden, Brittni Wilkins and Ashley Mullowney. Dear brother of Doris Malone of Tarpon Sprins, FL, Jean Deveraux of Revere, Nancy Mitchell of Malden, and the late Helen Harrington, Mary Cinotta, Rita Lott, Geraldine Robertson, Elaine Bennett, and Teresa Deveraux. Brother-in-law of the late Claire Howard and her late husband Paul and the late Janet Livingston and her late husband William. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Tuesday, September 23rd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will be held at a later date.
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