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FITZGERALD, Paul John, Sr. Mr. Paul J. Fitzgerald, 73, of Torringford West St. died Friday, (June 18 2004) at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Mr. Fitzgerald was born on October 25, 1930 in Torrington, a son of late Patrick J. Fitzgerald and Mary (Kelley) Fitzgerald and lived here his whole life. Paul received his B.S. from Notre Dame and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He also attended post graduate studies at Trinity and NYU. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a 1st Lieutenant Infantry, OCS with the 101st Division. President and CEO of The Fitzgerald Manufacturing Co in Torrington, and the Burnside Co, as well as Parts Inc in East Hartford and IT Inc. Paul was also Assistant to the CEO for Echlin Mfg. Past Chairman and director of CBIA, YPO, USDOC and CREEC. As well as past director of National Motor Equipment Manufacturing Association, Brooks Bank and Trust, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society. He also bred dogs for the seeing eye group FIDELCO. Survivors include three sisters, Francis Driscoll , Pasadena, CA, Christine Droney, West Hartford, Constance Wilcox, Torrington; four children, Patrick Fitzgerald, Old Lyme, Paul Fitzgerald, Torrington, Rosemary Fitzgerald, Torrington, Cathleen Fitzgerald, Boston, MA and four grandchildren. In his later years Paul went on to teach business, marketing and strategy courses at numerous colleges as well as trained numerous students to help prepare them for a life. Paul was an avid photographer, a self taught computer wiz, played the drums in several jazz bands, loved to travel and prided himself on giving back to the community. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Gleeson Mortuary, 258 Prospect Street, Torrington to St. Francis of Assisi Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in New St. Francis Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 8:30- 10 a.m. Contributions in Paul's name can be made to the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society.
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Diane Duhaime
June 14, 2025
Dear Fitzgerald Family,
It is June 14, 2025 - 21 years ago today since your dad passed away and, today, my beloved husband of 45 years and your close friend who was like family to you for decades, will be buried on this Flag Day, June 14, 2025.
Here is part of the message that Ricky and I wrote to you on this same page 25 years ago:
"Paul's friendship and influence give birth to Rick's obsessions with boating, fishing, photography and electronics. They rivaled one another in these obsessions and could talk about them endlessly."
We were blessed to have them both in our lives, and they are reunited with everlasting life in heaven.
Love, Diane
https://www.funkfuneralhome.com/tributes/Richard-Duhaime
driscoll
June 23, 2004
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He has left behind a great legacy in the children and grandchildren that he loved so much. His life was marked with many accomplishments, most of which were his obvious devotion to his family and community as well as his philanthropic spirit. He should have been very proud of the wonderful and interesting life he lived.
We send out our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time.
Sincerely,
The William Driscoll Family
Diane and Rick Duhaime
June 20, 2004
Dear Patrick, Buddy, Rosemary, Cathy and Family:
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
We always enjoyed his company and we have many, many fond memories of our times together (before Diane and after Diane for Rick) that will last the remainder of our lifetimes.
He was such an accomplished, smart and interesting man. Whenever we spent time with your father, his love for each of his children was always evident.
Paul's friendship and influence give birth to Rick's obsessions with boating, fishing, photography and electronics. They rivaled one another in these obsessions and could talk about them endlessly.
We loved and will miss him very much.
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