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Karen L. Stout posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
My husband and I are sorry to hear of the passing of Deacon John J. Fitzsimmons. Prayers for the family.
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Mott Family posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Fitzsimmons generations on the passing of thier patriarch. Mr. Fitz had a great way of making you stand up a little straighter and then make you laugh all in the same moment when you were with him. We will miss him.
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Lorraine Langro posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2017
I am so terribly sad to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
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Fr. Henry Liguori posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2017
My deepest condolences go out to you, Rita, and your children. I have celebrated Mass for the repose of the soul of Deacon John. He always impressed me as a kind, generous and dedicated servant of God. I have many fond memories of working together with him. His preaching gifts always impressed me. May he intercede for us from Heaven
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Barbara Kanzler posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2017
I will miss your silhouette in the garden amid the harmony of the birds. You told me to live the prayer if St. Francis of Assisi. I will never forget you. With love and light ... Barbara
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Joan Crane posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the Fitzsimmons family. I was so shocked to hear the news. He will be missed. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Joan Crane
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Diane and Bob Pittaro posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to Brian and his family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Always remember your father will be with you in spirit. His memory will live on in each and every heart he touched.
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Francis and Patricia Devaney posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
We were both saddened to hear of John's passing but were also consoled to know that he is surrounded by the glory of Easter after a long and remarkable life of service. John and I grew up in Ascension Parish, went to Barrytown together, entered the Novitiate and graduated from Catholic University in 1954. We were friends,"groupies" and Brothers. John's journey continued through his life with Rita and his growing family. His service to them, his God and his Church over many decades is a testament to the quality of his life. Morris West writes well (of John)in "Shoes of the Fisherman": "Yesterday I met a whole man. It is a rare experience, but always an illuminating and enobling one..." Thank you Rita and your family for sharing John with us!
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John Milliot posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
May he rest in peace. Prayers and a membership in St. La Salle auxiliary to follow.
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Alex Ricardo posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
I was very sad to hear of Mr. Fitz's passing. I was a student at Freehold Twp HS (class of 87) while he was Vice Principle. I was President of St Rose of Lima CYO and friends with Brian during our high school years. I just wanted your family to know there were a few educators from my high school days that I still remember well to this day. Mr. Fitz was one of them. I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope and pray your family will be comforted not only by the Holy Spirit but also comforted (and proud) in knowing how many lives were positively impacted by Mr. Fitz and hope you will continue to smile and hopefully even laugh at the countless of memories you have in your lives with this great man. God Bless and know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Alex
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John & Pamela Szabo posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
I first became acquainted with John Fitzsimmons about thirty years ago when we were both assistant principals in the Freehold Regional High School District. Over the years our families became intertwined on a variety of occasions, and we began to understand the depth of John’s religious convictions and the life he led by example. There are few people today who demonstrate the love, understanding, and courage that John epitomized. Although we will miss John’s humor, kindness, and benevolence, we are all better human beings because of his profound influence upon us, not in large grandiose ways, but rather in the small, everyday events that helped us to discover delight in living. John’s life and work continue in each of us who knew him and who were inspired by his devotion and compassion. We extend our deepest sympathy to Rita Claire and the entire Fitzsimmons family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Pam, Jack, and the Szabo family
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Diane Gilfoy posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family of Deacon John.. Always so kind and gentle. Was always willing to help in any way he could. He helped me many times. Just by being himself. I will miss him. RIP Deacon John and know you were loved.
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Betty and Bill Bresnahan posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Rita, A priest once told us that the highest compliment one Irish person could give to another Irishman is to say that he was a deceit man.John was a deceit man
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Jack brennan posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Dear Rita Claire and Family, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of John. He truly was a man of faith, compassion, sensitivity and mercy. My experiences working with him at CBA enabled me to see a family man who loved his wife, children, and his God as he ministered each day to the men of the Academy. He was someone embued with the spirit of de la Salle touching the hearts of each of his counselees. He was firm, honest and caring. As a colleague he helped me so many times with his keen sense of humor and his quiet reflective manner encouraging me to calm down before I jumped into the fire from the frying pan. Many a day the two of us would laugh at how strong willed we both were yet never admitting that we might be just a little stubborn. I know that each of you have so many wonderful memories of this giant of a man I and so many others are so very grateful to You,Rita Claire and the boys for allowing him to share his many gifts and talents with us. Know that this simple, loving faithfilled man remains in our prayers and thoughts, as you all do. St john baptist de la Salle..pray for us Live Jesus in our hearts.. Forever Sincerely jack and mary brennan
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DEACON FRANCIS FALOTICO posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Hearing John prior to his Ordination, requesting prayers s he was to be ordained. I ask John what was a deacon, he told me, I then attended Trenton diaconate school and became a deacon the 3rd class, moved to Hawaii where after 8 years helped bring into our order of deacons 6 more deacons. He will be missed, I attended his Ordination and still have his booklet. God's Love and Blessings be with you brother John. You are Loved.
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Rick Anthony posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
To the Fitzsimmons Family: Reading about the Deacon's accomplishments is inspiring. What a wonderful legacy. He lives on in each of you. God Bless your family.
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Bob Bonardi posted a condolence
Monday, February 13, 2017
I was shocked to hear of Deacon John's passing. I first met him when I was a student in St. Joseph's High School in West New York, NJ, and reconnected with him when my eldest son attended Christian Brothers Academy with his son Neal. He was a positive influence in my life and I will miss him dearly. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.
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Mary Ann & Jim Papp posted a condolence
Monday, February 13, 2017
Dearest Rita and family, We mourn with you the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. And we rejoice with you the wonderful life he lived, the mission he completed here on earth and his return to our amazing Lord, whom he served joyfully all his life, and his reunion with your dear Danny! Be assured of our prayers in these days ahead. May God hold you all in the palm of His hands.
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Marijane Robbins posted a condolence
Monday, February 13, 2017
So very sorry for your loss, Prayers to all the family. I'm Kathleen Robbins mom, and worked for Dr. Hayne and Dr. Peters office.
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Kostyszyn Family posted a condolence
Monday, February 13, 2017
Our deepest condolences. Mr. Fitz was vice principal to our whole family at FTHS! He was firm but kind, always willing to listen and help whenever help was needed. Advice, a corny joke just to make you smile, or a warning to keep you in check, he was always looking out for us! He will be missed dearly! Our prayers are with his family.
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Michael and Gilda Healy posted a condolence
Monday, February 13, 2017
We both are deeply saddened by the loss of a great man. He was very unassuming and never lauded his accomplishments over anyone. He was an extraordinarily down to earth person with a deep faith in God and a true love for his family. He will live on in John Edward, Kevin, Mike, Brian and Neal and those 13 grandchildren which he brought into the Catholic Faith at Baptism. It was a privilege to have known him. To all the Fitzsimmons Family I leave you with the last line from the movie Brian's Song...Do not remember how he died, but How he lived..How he did LIVE!!
