John T. Fitzgerald “Speckie”, 86 of Ft. Myers, FL passed away on July 30, 2014 at Gulf Coast Hospital in Ft. Myers. He was born in Westfield, MA on April 6, 1928 to the late Raymond F. and Katherine M. (Halloran) Fitzgerald. He lived in and attended schools in Westfield before relocating to FL in 1992.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Raymond M. Fitzgerald, sister in law Barbara G. Fitzgerald and brother in law Robert Case. He is survived by his wife Julie Mercadante Fitzgerald of Ft. Myers, FL and her children Dean, Lori, Darcy & Jay and their families, his former wife Connie and their children: daughter, Debra of Westfield, MA and her partner John; sons Daniel and wife, Cindy of Charleston, SC; Neil and wife Conny of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Scott and wife Jeanne of Marshfield, MA. He also leaves his sisters Claire F. Case and Marie A. Gallo both of Westfield and a brother in law Paul Gallo of West Springfield, 2 grandsons Scott T. Fitzgerald and J. Scott Fitzgerald Jr. as well as several nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and many special friends.
Memorial donations in his name may be made to a special cause of your choice.
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There will be a memorial celebration of his life for family and friends at the Sons of Erin, 22 William St. in Westfield on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 2pm-6pm.
