With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John F. Fitzgerald of Watertown, New York, born in Rochester, New York, who passed away on January 17, 2023 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John J. Fitzgerald and Kathleen E. Kirby Fitzgerald; his grandson Jayden Sweet-Blair; his brother Thomas K. Fitzgerald; and his brother-in-law Harlow O'Riley.

He is survived by : his wife Ronda S. Romeo; his children, Danielle, Edward and Nicole; his stepchildren, Amber Sweet-LePage of Watertown, Ashley Sweet Blair (Richard) of Watertown, Alexandria Sweet of Watertown, Brad Paro (Courtney) of Newark, NY and David Paro (Jennifer Manning Paro) of Clinton, TN; his grandson John; and his sister Jacqueline L. O. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown Firefighters Benevolent Association, Inc., P. O. Box 6277, or Circle of Hope, c/o Walker Cancer Treatment Center, 830 Washington St., all in Watertown, NY 13601.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cummings Funeral Service, Inc.