Inez Fitzgerald

Inez Fitzgerald Passed away after a short illness on November 26, 2009. Inez was born in North Beach on May 14, 1928 to James Chelone and Linda Giuffra. She graduated from Jefferson Union High School. Inez was the first paid employee of the City of Colma. On June 27, 1948, Inez married John Fitzgerald, to whom she remained wed until his death in 2000. Inez and John had three children, Linda McDaniel, Diane Gentry, and Melanie Avery (Bruce). Inez taught catechism at Mater Dolorosa Church for over twenty years, and served as the first lay principal. Inez was also the first woman Eucharistic Minister at her church. Inez was the Executive Director at the South San Francisco Housing Authority for over 20 years. Inez was the sister of Violet Chelone, and the late Mildred Sanguenetti Estrada. She was the sister-in-law of Miriam Repetto, Brenden Fitzgerald (Marie), and the late Anne Maillard. She was the proud grandmother of Robert, Alexander, and Jessica Avery. She was the aunt of Jason Kruljac (Sandra), and Sandra Ordonez (Daniel), as well as many other nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing at Duggan's Mortuary from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 pm. on December 03, 2009, followed by a Rosary 7:30 p.m. Services will be held at Mater Dolorosa Church on Friday, December 04, 2009.