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Joan Fitzgerald Obituary
Joan M. Fitzgerald, age 85, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Born in Paterson, NJ on July 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Marie Giannone Forrest. Ms. Fitzgerald had been employed by People's United Bank in Ryders Landing, Stratford, as a customer service representative before her retirement with many years of dedicated service. She also was a docent for the Beardsley Zoo and enjoyed bringing animals into local schools to educate the students. She had been a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader when her children were young. Joan was an avid sports enthusiast and found great enjoyment watching the UCONN men's and women's basketball programs. Her greatest enjoyment however was found in the time she spent with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.In addition to her longtime companion of 38 years, Michael Straussner, other survivors include her loving children, Dawn Tichy O'Rourke and her husband Dr. George O'Rourke of Mount Dora, FL, Patricia Roberto and her husband Joseph of Trumbull, Dr. Lawrence Fitzgerald and his wife Dr. Laura Rydelek Fitzgerald of East Lyme and Jacqueline Keegan and her husband Colin of Newbury, NH, her eight cherished grandchildren, Sean, Kate, Matthew, Meredith, Tyler, Evan, Mackenzie and William, her five adored great grandchildren, Patrick, Elle, Griffin, Gabriel and Juliana, her brother, George Forrest and his wife Victoria of Monroe, as well as her nephews, Gregory and Jeffrey and her niece Jill. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr.'s Pun, Fitzgerald and Tortorello at St. Vincent's for their care and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 220 Shelton Rd., Trumbull. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may greet the family on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Swim Across the Sound, St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606. For online condolences, please visit us at www.abriola.com.
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January 7, 2019
Our sincere condolences. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicky and Al Bossio and Family
Joseph DeLucia
January 6, 2019
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FITZGERALD FAMILY LOSING SOMEONE IS NEVER AN EASY THING TO BEAR ITS NEVER HAS BEEN AND GRIEVING WILL TAKE TIME BUT MAY THE MEMORIES OF WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WOMEN YOUR MOM WAS BRING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Mary Janczewski
January 6, 2019
My sincere condolences to you Michael and the Fitzgerald children. May she rest in peace.
January 6, 2019
May God bless my dearest friend and may her family have peace knowing how much she was loved by all who knew her. With deepest sympathy, Donna and Dick Kardos
January 4, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Nancy Mendez
January 3, 2019
My condolences to the family. May she Rip
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January 3, 2019
My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our loved ones lost in death can be reassuring.
Brewer's
January 3, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. May you all have much peace and comfort from the God of love during this difficult time. Psalms 145:14. Deepest Sympathy
JF
January 3, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
F&D
January 3, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is close to the brokenhearted ready to comfort us in our moment of need - Psalm 56:8.
January 3, 2019
With my sincere compassion to you and your family, may your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah61:1,2)" Our God binds up the broken-heartedand comforts all who mourn."
Ang
January 3, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. Accept my condolences for you and your family. (1Pete 5:7)
January 3, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure. May your wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. (Hosea 13:14) My sincerest sympathy for your family and friends.
SAS
January 3, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family of Joan, May Gods loving kindness comfort the family and give them peace.(1Cor.1:3)
January 3, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Fitzgerald family. Loosing someone you loved is never easy. May God comfort and strengthen you all in this difficult time. Phillipians 4:13
Maria A
January 3, 2019
What a wonderful long life your loved one had, Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
January 3, 2019
May the God of all comfort, comfort you all during this time of deep sorrow.
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