John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald obituary, West Nyack, NY

John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home Inc - West Nyack on Jun. 7, 2024.

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It is with sadness we announce the passing of John "Joe" Fitzgerald on June 6, 2024. Joe was born in Ballbunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland on April 1, 1936. He grew and immigrated to the United States from Kilmanihan, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Margaret "Peggy" Fitzgerald (nee McCarthy). He is also survived by his siblings Dennis and his wife Ester; Sally and her husband Timmy and many loving nieces and nephews.
Joe certainly made his mark here in New York. He was a foreman and labored in the concrete union for many years. On Joe's off hours, he worked hard at becoming an entrepreneur of owning his own pub. He built a very successful business. All his hard work and success was an inspiring example for his extended family to achieve their goals in life. For that, we are all truly grateful.
Joe and "love of his life "Peggy retired to Pearl River, NY. They took great pride in caring for their home inside and out. Inside their home had beautiful woodwork which Joe took great contentment working on. The outside of their home was meticulous. He enjoyed the fresh air and found it satisfying. The landscaping was a piece of art. Joe took pride, time and patience in his business, home and his relationships with family and friends. There was no idle time for Joe. He used the value of time to his advantage.
We are truly honored to call Joe, husband, brother, uncle and cousin. We certainly witnessed all that he accomplished and how hard he worked to achieve it. He paved the path showing us how to do it.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. in Joseph W Sorce Funeral Home, 34 N Summit St, Pearl River, NY10965.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Aedan Church, Pearl River, NY 10965.
Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.
***For anyone who cannot attend and wishes to join in John's Funeral Mass, please visit the link below
on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony/?c=19e461ee-d24f-472d-9313-5835609f2ce0
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