Patrick John Fitzgerald, 86, of Nashua, passed away at his home, Sunday morning, April 14, 2019 after a brief illness.
Born in New York, NY on October 10, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Ruth (Rogers) Fitzgerald. Patrick grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Power Memorial Academy. Patrick furthered his education at Manhattan College and later earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Rivier College now Rivier University in Nashua.
An electrical engineer, Mr. Fitzgerald had been employed with Microsemi in Lawrence, MA for over 40 years.
A resident of Nashua since 1972, he previously made his home in Carle Place, Long Island, NY for many years. In his leisure time, Patrick was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing and taking long walks. Patrick was a devout Catholic and a communicant of St. Christopher Church.
Members of his family include his wife, April (Geer) Fitzgerald; his six children and their spouses, Brendon and Anthonicia Fitzgerald of Beverly Hills, CA; Damien Fitzgerald of Hanover, MD; Patricia and Mark Dwyer of Merrimack; Adrian and Michelle Fitzgerald of Cary, NC, and Edmon Fitzgerald of Hudson, and the late Christian Fitzgerald his wife, Melissa Fitzgerald of Chesterfield, VA; three step-children and their spouses, Eric and Diane Hinckley, Lyle Hinckley and Dawn Griska, and Jean-Louis and Sarah Cormier; his former wife, Catherine Fitzgerald of Nashua; nineteen grandchildren; a brother William Fitzgerald and his wife Jean of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Frances Fitzgerald of New City, NY; brother-in-law, Ralph Heineman of Plainview, LI, NY; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and son, Patrick was also predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Kevin Fitzgerald; two sisters, Mary Heineman and Margaret Rooney; and a daughter-in-law, Patty Fitzgerald.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, TONIGHT (Tuesday evening, April 16th) from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, April 17th at 11:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The PLUS Company, 19 Chestnut Street, Nashua, NH 03060.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
