Bernard P. Fitzgerald ’75

NEWPORT NEWS – Bernie Fitzgerald, age 59, passed from this earth unexpectedly, Saturday morning, February 23, 2013. A Virginia resident for more than 16 years, his original home was in Wakefield, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard P. Fitzgerald, Sr. and is survived by his mother, Eileen Fitzgerald, brothers, Kevin, John, James and Barry, and one sister, MaryAnn Fitzgerald. He was the loving partner of Joanna Easler for 13 years and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, Bernie served his country in the Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines. The family will receive friends at Peninsula Funeral Home on Warwick Blvd. from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25. All his friends and family are welcome to join in a farewell to Bernie. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the your local SPCA. – See more at: www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailypress