| Richard Fitzgerald |
| 8/23/2014 |
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Richard J. Fitzgerald age 86 of Canton passed away August 23rd at the Hellenic Nursing Home. Born and raised in Newton, he attended Newton Elementary Schools and graduated from Quincy High School. Richard enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served his country during WW II. He worked at the South Postal Annex for many years before retiring in 1988. After retiring he moved to Canton in 1989 where he was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed making jewelry, picture framing and taking long drives, especially to New Hampshire. Beloved husband of Marion C. (Goodrich). Father of Michael J. Fitzgerald and his wife Janet of Hanover, James P. Fitzgerald and his wife Sandra of VA, Brian P. Fitzgerald and his wife Shana of Dorchester and Maura K. Fitzgerald of Canton. Brother of Ruth Rogers of Yarmouthport, Phyllis Fitzgerald of Falmouth, Barbara Lee of Mashpee and the late Robert Fitzgerald. Grandfather of Michael, Erin and Kaleigh Fitzgerald, Allison White and Amanda Howard. Great grandfather of Tucker and Taylor. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Thursday morning at 10:30. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Navy Veteran WW II. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Oblate Mission’s 323 Oblate Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216 For guestbook see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com
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