Vincent M. Fitzgerald, “Vinny,” age 83, of Fall River, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his residence. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Michael F. and Mae D. (Casey) Fitzgerald, he was a lifelong resident of the city.
A graduate of the former Msgr. James Coyle High School and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, he worked as a Pharmacist at the former Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy in Fall River. He taught Chemistry at B.M.C. Durfee High School for many years before retiring as the Administrative Assistant to the Principal in 1996. After retirement he was the supervisor for the KEY program.
A member of the National Guard he ran the R.O.T.C. program at B.M.C. Durfee High School. He was the Summer Director of Camp Interlachen for the Fall River public school department and was a member of the Church Council at St. Joseph’s.
He is survived by several aunts and cousins.
His Funeral will be held Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9:00AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter St, Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Visiting hours Sunday from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. Burial private.
