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Robert Fitzsimmons Obituary
Robert Fitzsimmons, 89, of Brookfield, beloved husband of Dorothy (Marschner) Fitzsimmons, passed away on October 22, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
He worked as a conductor for Metro North RR for 41 years.
Bob will be sadly missed by his wife, Dottie; his children, Lisa Webb (Herbert), Linda Coyle (Kevin), and William Weis (Kim); his five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newtown on Wednesday at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Prince of Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Brookfield.
The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Tuesday between the hours of 5:00 – 7:00pm.
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Caroline Dwy
November 15, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you Dottie and your family. I was just looking at the pictures the other day when Jim, me and you both went out to dinner. May Gods loving hands be around you in your time of sorrow.
Maria Mahoney
November 7, 2021
Dottie
We are so sad to hear about Bob's passing. He was a special man, a good husband and a warm father. We promise to come visit soon now that the holiday season is here. Know that we are keeping you in our prayers.
Love Maria, Joe, JT and Emma Mahoney
Suze Blackman
October 27, 2021
Am sorry for your loss. Eddie Blackman would talk fondly about him as one railroad man to another & railfans. Those two can swop stories with all their compadres in Heaven.
Douglas Ruickoldt
October 27, 2021
Dottie,so sorry to hear about my man ,love always the Rake
Zirka And Ken Gallo
October 26, 2021
Dear Dottie and Family our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family on Bobs passing .So many thoughts and memories of great times together will always keep him on our mind and in our hearts. May he rest in peace.
Kaiser Family
October 26, 2021
So sorry Dorothy and family, we will keep you in our prayers! joe and Terry
Pr. Herb & Ruth Mohlenhoff
October 25, 2021
No one can replace the amazing person that we knew for many years, both north and south, as Bob Fitzsimmons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We can't fully express the sorrow we feel for Dottie and family at this time! Rest eternal grant to your servant, Robert, O Lord. May light perpetual shine upon him! Ruth & Herb
Kathy Farrell
October 25, 2021
To Dottie, Linda, and your entire family, please accept my sincere condolences. Bob's passing will, no doubt, leave a big space in your lives, but I am hoping your many memories and love for him will embrace you through the years to come. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanne and Allan Sniffin
October 24, 2021
Oh, Dottie, We were so sad to learn of Bob's passing. Please know that you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Katan
October 24, 2021
Dottie and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Bob will definitely be missed at the bank. May he Rest In Peace.
Nancy Geiger and Dr. Bob
October 24, 2021
Dottie. Our hearts are saddened to hear of the passing of dear Bob. We are sending you so much love.
JIM YODER
October 24, 2021
Dottie I am so sorry for your Family's loss
may he RIP
Susan Spano
October 23, 2021
Jim and I send our love and prayers to you all.
Carol Nelson
October 23, 2021
Lisa , I am so sorry for the loss to you and your family. Please extend my sympathy to your
Mom. XO.
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