Joan Marie Hitzges

Joan M. Fulmer Hitzges passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Fernandina Beach, FL. Joan was born in Buffalo, NY. She attended Mount Saint Mary High Academy in Kenmore, New York. She then went on to become a Dental Hygenist, married John L. Hitzges (preceded in death) and had six children.

Later, Joan became a docent for the Buffalo Zoo and upon moving to St. John’s, Florida in the early 2000’s, she became very active in the San Juan del Rio Catholic Church community. Joan will be missed by many friends.

Joan is survived by her six children, John “Jay” (Linda) Hitzges, Mark Hitzges, Kim Gio (Paul Arnold), Michael Hitzges, Laura (Thomas) Cook and Patrick (Margaret) Hitzges.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren; Kaila (Christopher) Stokes, Christian Giovanniello, Jacob Hitzges, Mira Hitzges, Averie Hitzges, Johnathan Cook and Thomas Cook.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church, 1718 State Rd. 13, St. Johns, FL 32259.

“Be grateful, be kind and bring joy where you can.”

A mass of christian burial for Joan will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church, 1718 FL-13, Jacksonville, FL 32259.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgmandarin.com for the Hitzges family.