Adrienne Fitzgerald Obituary

Name: Visitation for Adrienne Fitzgerald
Start: 2014-01-13T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-01-14T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Montville Funeral Home of Church & Allen

Montville - Adrienne (Papuga) Fitzgerald, 77, of Uncasville, passed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at The William W. Backus Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy illness.

Adrienne was born in New Haven, on July 9, 1936, and was raised and schooled in East Haven. She married the love of her life, Tom, in 1958, in Washington, D.C. He survives her.

She is also survived by her daughters, Sharon Linskens and husband, Steve, of Uncasville, and Maureen Manus and husband, Michael, of Newington; sons, Thomas Jr. and wife, Denise, of Newington, Kevin and fiancÃ©, Karin, of East Windsor, N.J., and Kenneth of Griswold. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Meagan Black, Courtney Joenoes, Stephen Linskens, and Patrick Fitzgerald Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Mikaela Linskens.

She was predeceased by her son, Patrick; and twin sister, Charlotte.

Aside from being a stay-at-home mom raising six children, Adrienne's flower-gardening skills were generally the talk of the neighborhood in many of the ten places she called home as she traveled with her career-U.S. Navy husband. She was truly the glue that held the family together over the years, making friends and establishing neighborhood ties, wherever located.

Her family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Norwich New London Turnpike, Uncasville. A private funeral service and burial in East Lyme will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014.

If desired, donations may be made in her name to the charity of your choice. Adrienne preferred to see flowers alive among nature to provide joy to others, so please, no flowers.

Please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Fitzgerald family.

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Published by The Day on Jan. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Adrienne Fitzgerald

11 Entries

martin Baldino

February 23, 2017

Wonderful lady.Wish you peace.M.Baldino.Neighbor.

Sheila Fletcher-Stanley

January 14, 2014

Mr. Fitzergald and family:

I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Fitzgerald's passing. Growing up next door, I remember her being a wonderful wife, mother, neighbor, and avid gardener. She inspired my love for gardening and landscaping projects. The word of the Lord says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" -- I pray that God sustains and strengthens you all during this very difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.

With love always,

Sheila Fletcher-Stanley and family

Brian Gore

January 13, 2014

Ken and Family;
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Your UConn Family

Bob Dunkle

January 13, 2014

Tom, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences to you and your family.

Laurene & Tom Shewan

January 13, 2014

Tom and family, we are praying that God will help you through these difficult times.

January 12, 2014

Tom, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. May you all be strengthened by the memories she left for you all. Bob & MJ Crawford

Moe Sullivan

January 12, 2014

Kenny,Kevin, Patrick and the entire family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

James and Shirley Fletcher

January 11, 2014

To Mr. Fitzgerald and family,we are very sorry about the loss of Mrs Fitzgerald. May the Lord comfort you all in your time of grief. The Bible says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" where there is no more pain or sorrow.We enjoyed her beautiful gardens when she lived on Turner Road.

January 11, 2014

When we moved into our new Hillcrest home, it was Adrienne and Tom who were among the first to warmly greet us as across-the-street neighbors. Over the years we shared some dinners out together and other social events within our Hillcrest "neighborhood". Nice memories.

Once spring arrived, Adrienne was out there with watering hose and new plantings of beautiful flowers, bushes and even a tree. Ever thoughtful, Adrienne once gave us an unexpected gift of a Rose of Sharon bush, which continues to thrive in our front yard.

But Adrienne's love of gardening was still second place to her love of family. Periodically the cars would arrive, lining up Hillcrest Drive for a family celebration, special occasion, or just to be together for no reason in particular. Hugh and I both envied and admired that strong family bond, due in no small part to "matriarch" Adrienne. We would have enjoyed knowing her in those busy years of child-rearing. However, we had the privilege of knowing Adrienne as a special neighbor and friend. That's why we are so saddened that illness became the culprit in a downward spiral that ended a life much too soon.

We've had the pleasure of getting to know many of the Fitzgerald "clan" over the years. To you, Tom, and all of your wonderful family and extended family, we send our heartfelt sympathy. We've seen the strength woven into your family's tapestry. We are certain your sorrow will give way to happy remembrances and happier days ahead.

Trudi & Hugh Busey

Barbara McCarthy

January 11, 2014

Dear Tom and family,
I am so sorry to read of Adrienne's passing. I have many good memories of the fun times we all shared here on Fire Street when our sons were young and played ball together. Hold tight to your memories and I feel sure they will bring you some measure of comfort.
With love and prayers,

Robert Stinehour

January 11, 2014

Dear Tom and family: Our thoughts are with you. Live in the joyful moments you all shared together and may they bring you comfort. The Stinehours

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