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for Walter Fitzgerald
Lynn Cataldo
June 23, 2010
To Margaret Mary,
You came to mind this evening. I searched you on the internet and this web site came up. Margaret Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Walter. I send you prayers with love, strength and old friendship, Lynn ('72)
Krystina Hernandez
May 31, 2010
To the Fitzgerald Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I was one of Walt's students @ COOP, he is my hero. If it was not for him, I don't know where I would be today, he pointed me in the direction and never gave up on me. I will never forget his intoxicating laugh and all the advice he's given me that I will take with me always. I will never forget you Walt and everything you've done for me. You saved me and will always be in my heart
love Krystina. Class of 2004
Pat Addenbrooke
May 30, 2010
Margaret Mary I am very sorry about your loss
May 28, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary,
I just recently heard about Walter's passing and wanted to express my deepest sympathies. I had many enjoyable lunches with Walter at the former Andrew Warde High School where we were teaching colleagues. He had a great sense of humor and we had many laughs together. His Co-op students loved him. It has been 11 years since I have left Farifeld and CT and moved on to another chapter in my life but will always remember my years at Andrew Warde.
Sincerely,
Len Bennett
Orlando, FL
Tara Golino
May 28, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss of Walter. He was an amazing man, and a great role model for me and the other students of coop. He was always there for me when others were not, and for that I will always thank him. I would just like to say to Margaret Mary that he truly loved you, and you were his world..I am sure you already knew that:). I hope to find a love like that one day. I will never forget Walter and the things he has done and taught me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Class of 2002
Tara Golino
May 28, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss of Walter. He was an amazing man, and a great role model for me and the other students of coop. He was always there for me when others were not, and for that I will always thank him. I would just like to say to Margaret Mary that he truly loved you, and you were his world..I am sure you already knew that:). I hope to find a love like that one day. I will never forget Walter and the things he has done and taught me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Class of 2002
sarah hamilton
May 27, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary and family, When we were kids Walter was like a part of our family, although we might not have seen each other often in recent years, my fond memories of "Our Dear Walter" will remain forever in my heart.
Love, Sarah Churchill Hamilton & Family
Rest in Peace Sweet Walter
Rebecca Hubbard
May 27, 2010
MMF,
I am so deeply saddened for you and your family. Both you and Walter have had such an amazing effect on the lives of the children of Fairfield. Walter's dedication to his students was outstanding and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
May 27, 2010
To Margaret Mary and to the entire Fitzgerald family we extend our deepest sympathies. We have fond memories of "coach" Fitzie and we pray that all of your wonderful memories will sustain you and comfort you during this sad time. May God bless all of you.
Carole Maravich and family
Jennifer Hochberg
May 26, 2010
My condolences to you, Margaret Mary, and to your family during this difficult time. I got to meet Walter in 2006 when he became a member of the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee; he always said hello to me, and was kind to everyone. I remember him as part of the FHS basketball coaching staff, and as one of the teachers at Co-Op, where some whom I knew got to have the chance to know him as a teacher and a friend.
May you continue to hold on to good memories of Walter...he will be missed.
May 26, 2010
for walt: on the first tee this sunday morning at smith, i will say a prayer for you and hit a golfball just for you, rest in peace and god bless you for touching so many young kids in this town, thank you. danny dipietro
Steve Kish
May 26, 2010
Walt was a great man. i am former student of his from Co-op. He and the other teachers gave us a chance when others wouldn't. He would sing in the halls and had great sense of humor. Walt thanks you helped so many. You will be missed. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts.
John Churchill
May 26, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary and family,
We're so sorry we were unable to be with you all during this difficult time. Please know we are with you in spirit. You all know how we felt about Walter and how he touched all our lives. May you find peace in knowing what a great man he was. He will be greatly missed. We love you.
Love,
John, Cheryl, Jillian, and Jonathan
Ps. Rest in peace my brother
Charlise Philibert
May 26, 2010
To the Fitzgerald family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time. I was a student in Co-op and Walt was such a great teacher to all of his students. He inspired everyone and was truly a great person. May he rest in peace.
-Charlise P.
Amber Sperry
May 26, 2010
To the Fitzgerald Family, I wanted to send my condolences along with my thoughts and prayers for your family. I had Walter as a teacher in the Co~Op program, we had so much fun in his class learning about buying cars, balancing a check book and watching movies in his film class. He will be greatly missed. Lots of Love Hugs, Kisses & Prayers sent your way!
Charlene McMahon Fullbright
May 26, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Walt's passing. Walt was so very important and instrumental in the lives of many a student. I had some difficult times as a teenager and thanks to the love and support of Walt and the Co-op team I am who I am today. He helped to save me from myself and helped me set a positive course for my future. I will never forget him.
Daniel Newman
May 25, 2010
Dear Fitzgerald Family,
Walt was my teacher in high school. He was a great man who always loved helping others. When I got to CO-OP he made sure I got on the high school weightlifting team where I have great memories from til this day. I want to thank you Walt for being who you were. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Daniel Newman
Lori Lavender-Zeitz
May 25, 2010
Walter was my teacher in the 1980's at Co-op.
Because of Walt, so many of us did wind up graduating instead of dropping out,including myself.He had such patience as a teacher and as a friend.I have thought of those days at the "COOP" often, we had some really good times.Building a canoe from scratch,time capsules,raft races, good music and taking all us seniors up and down the coast of California crammed in a van in 1985 and we had a blast.Anyone who knew Walter, knows what I mean.He was a wonderful, positive person and will be sadly missed by all whose lives he has impacted so much.My sincerest sympathies to the Fitzgerald family,I am truly sorry for your loss.
May 25, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Dede Kirkconnell Sarasota, Florida
Mackenzie Riley
May 25, 2010
To the Fitzgerald Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of having Walter as a teacher in Co-Op. He is one of the greatest men I have known in my life. I don't think most of us would be where we are today if it wasn't for him. He cared for us as people and not just as students. He will be greatly missed by all of the people whos lived he has touched. He was truely an inspirational man.
Lori Dunne
May 25, 2010
To Christine and the Fitzgerald family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. With love and prayers, Lori & Tom Dunne
Brett Ciullo
May 25, 2010
Walter was a great basketball coach. I loved playing for him as he guided me through my playing years at Fairfield High. I will miss him very much and hope all the best for his family.
Shannon Cardoso
May 25, 2010
To Walter's Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Walter was an amazing teacher & person. He will be forever missed.
Walter,
Thank you for being there for me when others were not, you made an amazing impact on my life & the life of many others.
Greg Tassinaro
May 25, 2010
Words cannot even begin to express the sorrow I feel. I will miss Walt and he will be in my heart forever.
Gary Pintek
May 25, 2010
To the Fitzgerald Family:
My sympathy goes out to you. Having lost my younger brother Michael just last month, I know how hard it is. My fondest meories of Fitz was coaching our grammar school team at St. Emery's. In later years, I would see him at Smith Richardson playing golf in the first group out in the mornings with Dave Shultz.
Rest in peace, Fitz.
Carrie & Dee
May 25, 2010
Dear Sarah,my mother and I are so sorry for your loss,we love you and if you need anything please call,love u
Suzanne Shanley-Swan
May 25, 2010
Margaret Mary,
It was 35 years ago today that we graduated from college together and that was the last we spoke or saw each other. However, mutual friends of ours have kept me up to date and informed.
I was so saddened when I heard about Walter, the love of your life. Please know that I am heart broken for you but know how strong of a person you are and will continue to suceed in all that you do. Walter may be gone but will never be forgotten by all those lives he has touched deeply. I am so so sorry for your pain Margaret Mary and continue to pray for you.
Suzanne Shanley - Swan ('75)
Susan Nelson
May 25, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am convinced that my own husband is both happy in the afterlife and watching over us always. My prayers are with you.
Michael Shea
May 25, 2010
Walter was so very important to so many of Fairfield's disenfranchised youth. He made us all feel important and heard at such a vulnerable time in our lives. Could you imagine taking several angry teenagers to California on a school trip? I was one of those kids and I could not imagine taking just one. Walt was and shall always be a superhero in my heart. Go Yankees!
Tina DeSabella Mauro
May 25, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Walter's passing. Walter was one of my teachers at Co-op. He was a great teacher who always had a huge smile on his face. If it wasn't for him I don't think I would have graduated. I remember how he would always pick a verse from a song and sing it all day long. He will truly be missed.
Warm regards
Tina
Barbara Morra-Pace
May 25, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary & Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Walter's passing. Know that you and your family are in our prayers. Scott and Ryan extend their sympathies as well.
Tanya Kujan
May 25, 2010
To the Fitzgerald Family, I am Sorry for Your Loss. I was a student of Walt's when he was teaching at Co-Op. Graduating class of 2002. He was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly.
Susan Parziale Bot
May 25, 2010
To the Fitzgerald Family-
I am saddened to hear of Walter's passing. Even though I haven't seen Walter in many years, I will always remember his happy disposition, warm smile and wonderful laugh! Walter, give Mr. & Mrs. C a big hug for me. Go Yankees!!! Until we meet again, know you are in my prayers.
Linda Corby
May 25, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary,
You have my deepest sympathy, love, and prayers.
Linda
May 25, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary and family,
It is with heavy heart that I write this message to you. Walter was a truly special man. He is gone too quickly from our lives. May loving memories ease your pain. Know he touched and enriched many lives during his lifetime.
We hold you in our prayers and thoughts.
Always,
Betty and Jack Mulholland
Thomas Parziale
May 25, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 25, 2010
Dear Sarah and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Stacie (Carpenter) Cavallaro
Milton Jacoby
May 25, 2010
Dear Margaret Mary,
So sorry to hear about Walter's passing. The POET'S club will really miss him. I always enjoyed his company when we met on Fridays.
He was a wonderful teacher and friend.
Sincerely,
Milt
May 25, 2010
Dear Fitzgerald Family,
I'm so sorry to read about Walter. Although I haven't seen him in a long time, I remember him always wearing a friendly, contagious smile.
Warm regards,
Marty Swist
May 25, 2010
Margaret Mary and family, we were so sad to hear of your loss. Walter was an inspiration to many young people through his dedication as a teacher. His spirit will live on through the success of all whose lives he touched in such a special way.
With sympathy,
Esther Bobowick and the staff at C.E.S.
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