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JAMES FITZGERALD Obituary

FITZGERALD, James W. "Figbar" Lifelong of Melrose, January 2, 2025, at age 70. Devoted father of Jillian O'Brien and her husband Sean of Peabody, and Melanie Arsenault and her husband Robert of Peabody. Proud grandfather of Owen O'Brien. Also survived by many loving aunts, cousins and friends. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to gather in honor of Jimmy's life during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, on Wednesday, January 8 from 4-7pm, and again on Thursday at 9am before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1055 Main St., Wakefield for his Funeral Mass at 10am. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Gifts in Jim's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 93 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481. More info: www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration by Robinson Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2025.

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Rod Kreimeyer

January 5, 2025

Jimmy rest in peace my friend
A heart so big that matched his smile
No bug to big was his motto

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Memorial Events
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Jan

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Jan

9

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Jan

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1055 Main St., Wakefield, MA

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Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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