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GORDON FITZGERALD Obituary

FITZGERALD, Gordon F. "Buddy" Of Dorchester, formerly of South Boston, October 17, 2012. Beloved husband of the lateCatherine "Helen" (Sullivan) Fitzgerald. Devoted mother of Jeanne Fitzgibbon, her husband Ken of Dorchester, Susan Leary and her husband Joe of Scituate. Loving grandfather of Shawn, Brian, Dan Fitzgibbon, Pamela Flatley, Kaitlyn and Joey Leary. Great grandfather of Riley, Liam, Robin, Bryn and the late Brady. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., South Boston, Monday at 10:00AM. Funeral Mass in St. Vincent Church at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7PM. Interment VA National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:30PM. Late veteran US Army, Korea.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2012.

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October 22, 2012

Dear Jeanne & Ken & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Love Betty xo

Jack & Arlene Kennedy

October 20, 2012

Jeanne & Family
We are sorry to hear of the loss of father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

October 20, 2012

So sorry for the loss of your dear father..life is not forever, but love is and he will live on in that love!!!! Joanne Scarborough

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