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JOHN FITZGERALD Obituary

FITZGERALD, John J. "Fitz" Suddenly in Florida, formerly of Melrose, September 6, 2014, age 67. Former husband of Mary A. (McCabe) Fitzgerald of Melrose. Father of Michele Bormann & her husband Cheyne of West Peabody and Melissa Fitzgerald. Grandfather of Cassandra, Michaela, Christopher, Olivia & Stella. Brother of Gail Pagliuca & her husband Francis of Stoneham & AnneMarie Stanley & her husband Michael of Arlington. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE on Thursday Sept. 18th at 9:30AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 10:30AM. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4:00-8:00PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the John J. Fitzgerald Memorial Fund, for the Medford High School Science Department, c/o Brookline Bank, 856 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA 02476. For obituary, directions or to send a message of condolence please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2014.

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Lorraine Butler

September 17, 2018

I remember from Medford High School he was a very nice person I didn't had him for a teacher but I knew Who he was he is now resting in peace may god be with you and your family always remember the Good times you had with him

Catherine Trovato DePriest

September 15, 2014

Very sorry for your loss.
Mr Fitzgerald taught me bio in 1975/1976 he was an awesome teacher who cared about his
students. I will never forget him.
He attended our MHS class reunion a few years back along with Mr Francesci It was great to see these teachers sharing time together. They took the time to see the class of 1978 - we shared stories & laughs with them. Mr Fitzgerald will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Any M

September 15, 2014

RIP prayers to his friends and family

josephine mcbryde

September 14, 2014

I am going to miss you Mr Fitzgerald.

Althea and Family(Toussaint-former Student) Brown

September 13, 2014

Thanks John.
You will be remembered as a great friend, colleague; always available, encouraging and sharing 'treasures' at Medford High School.
Condolences to your family.

Jack Kurdzionak

September 12, 2014

Fitz and I worked across the corridor from each other in Medford High's Science Department from opening day in 1970 until I left a decade later. I was saddened today to hear of the passing of a fine colleague who enriched the lives of so many people, both teachers and students at MHS. Jack Kurdzionak, Campton NH

September 12, 2014

To the family of Mr Fitz....I was fortunate enough to tell my children about a teacher that had a huge impact on me, a teacher that made a difference in my life. My boys were lucky enough to meet him in Melrose one day while we were shopping... and I had the pleasure of running in to him at Dunks on my early morning walks. He was caring and kind...and truly genuine.. And always took the time to talk. He was a great teacher, listener, and person. I am so sorry for your loss.....

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Sep

18

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Gately Funeral Home - Melrose

79 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Sep

18

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Herbert St., Melrose, MA

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