William P. "Fitzy" Fitzgerald's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

William P. "Fitzy" Fitzgerald

August 25, 1939 - September 25, 2025 (86 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

William P. "Fitzy" Fitzgerald's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Gately Funeral Home

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William P. "Fitzy" Fitzgerald

August 25, 1939 - September 25, 2025 (86 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

William P. Fitzgerald Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William P. Fitzgerald (Melrose, Massachusetts), born in Somerville, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on September 25, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William P. Fitzgerald to show support.

He was predeceased by: his son Kenneth Fitzgerald; and his daughter-in-law Paula Fitzgerald. He is survived by: his wife Carmella; his children, Susan Milliken (Jay Milliken) and Mark Fitzgerald; Mathew of Manchester, Olivia of Manchester, Sean Fitzgerald (Sarah Sweny Fitzgerald) of Brighton, Patrick Fitzgerald of Boston, Kerry Fitzgerald (Kevin Dunphy) of Walpole, Marla Streb, Kiki of Costa Rica, Nico of Costa Rica, Kevin Fitzgerald, Diane Melo-Reilly of Melrose, William, Edward of Medford, Lauren Reilly of Boston and Lily Reilly of Melrose. He is also survived by the youngest of eleven children.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (9 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176). A burial was held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at the Wyoming Cemetery (205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176).

In lieu of flowers, donations to any of the following charities in his name would be an honor to him - Thank you!

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home



Wed

Oct 01

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Thu

Oct 02

Funeral Mass

St. Mary of the Annunciation Church
9 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176

Thu

Oct 02

Burial

Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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