Joseph Fitzgerald Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 17, 2025, at the age of 87, Joseph Fitzgerald of Somerville, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Fitzgerald and Helen G. Fitzgerald (Ford); his sisters, Helen Harrington, Mary Cinotta, Rita Lott, Geraldine Robertson, Elaine Bennett and Teresa Deveraux; and his siblings-in-law, Claire Howard (late Paul) and Janet Livingston (late William).

He is survived by: his wife Marilyn R. Fitzgerald (Fitzpatrick); his children, Donna J. Vallesio (Joseph) of Medford, Michael J. Fitzgerald (Frances Lund) of Somerville, Stephen Fitzgerald (MaryEllen Hamilton) of Tewksbury and James Fitzgerald (Laurie) of Malden; his grandchildren, Jeremy Vallesio of Medford, Anthony Vallesio of Tewksbury, Christopher Fitzgerald of Malden, Caroline Fitzgerald of Malden, Brittni Wilkins and Ashley Mullowney; and his siblings, Doris Malone of Tarpon Sprins, FL, Jean Deveraux of Revere and Nancy Mitchell of Malden. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home (855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144).