Reverend Monsignor Joseph M. Fitzgerald

My dear Mary Fitz, My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family on the passing of your dear uncle. Peace be with you my friend.



Barb

I first met Father Joe in 1964 at Our Lady of Grace School when OLG first opened. Through the years at OLG he became a close personal friend of mine. My friendship extended and included many personal and family gatherings where he was always a true part of the family on every occasion. His visits always included his ever present wit, charm, and his sincere interest in all members of the family. The memories of this special person will always linger in my heart.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Monsignor Fitzgerald. We fondly remember our years at St. Lawrence and Monsignor Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

One of my fondest memories of Fr Fitz was when he would allow my brother, sister and myself to swing from the ropes as we rang the church bells after 7:30 Mass on Sunday mornings at OLG. Slan abhaile, dear Fr Fitz.

With fond memories our days at Our Lady of Grace and deepest sympathy to the family.

It is with sincere sadness...that I will no longer hear..."Hey whisle britches...."... will I ever forget it? No... it will make me smile all the rest of my days. We will not be able to attend the services...but will have ya'll in our hearts and prayers.

Darlene and Bruce Culmer

I first met Father Joe at St. Theresa's when he first became a priest. I always marveled at his use of the English language and always enjoyed listening to his sermons. He truly was a wonderful man.

I met Father Fitzgerald when I entered the First Grade at Our Lady of Grace School. He became an instant friend of our family, William and Joan Browne, and would often visit the "house on the hill" for a quick meal. Through the 40 years I have known Father Fitz he has baptized sibblings of mine, married family members, and we were honored with him celebrating my mother's life at OLG with the most beautiful service. Memories of his sence of humor, traditions, and dedication to family, friends, his church, and most of all his God will remain with me forever. My condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.

With deepest sympathy, rest in peace.

Fr. Fitz will be greatly missed. I'm thankful he came into my life 20+ years ago at Saint Lawrence. Well done, good and faithful servant.....

Our family was saddened to learn of Monsignor Joe's death. We knew him very well from St.Lawrence School, golf tournaments and the "famous" St. Lawrence Carnival every summer! He was always the life of the party and will be missed by anyone blessed enough to have made his acquaintance. Our condolences go out to his family and close friends.

Sincerely,

Marc,Nancy,Peter & Robbie Krupp

"Fr. Fitz" was a fun, loving and very holy man. I met him 40 years ago at Our Lady of Grace Church in

Stfd. He always had a smile on his

face and had the "gift of gab"!! I am eternally grateful I was able to see "Fr Fitz" on Saturday to say my last good byes to him. It was a great day for the Irish and every one, the day Josheph Fitzgerald was

born. My condolences go out to all of his family. I will greatly miss

him.



Slan Go Foil

(Good bye for now)



Love,

Father Joe has been in my life since we were kids. I have wonderful memories of our childhood days from Elm Street. As we grew older, he was always there for me as a friend and Pastor. I am comforted to know that he is in the presence of the Lord.

I will always remember him as my principal at St. Mary's School in Bridgeport. It was his first assignment as a priest. He will always be in my prayers.

"Father Joe" was a loving and wonderful man of God. His warmth, generosity, and caring spirit will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. I know that his Irish eyes are smiling in God's Kingdom on all of us.

We were so sorry to hear of Monsignor Fitzgerald's passing. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family at this sad time.

Virginia & Kevin & Paula

our deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss. The Monsignor was a

wonderful giving person,so easy to converse with,he will be missed

I am sad to hear the news of Monsignor's passing. He was a wonderful man whom always had a smile and a few minutes to talk when we saw each other at the deli for morning coffee. He will be missed.