Obituary of Anna A. Fitzgerald

Anna Fitzgerald, 80, of Homer NY, passed away March 11, 2013 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. She was born June 5, 1932 in Cortland. Anna was raised and educated locally graduating from Cortland School. She married her late husband Daniel in 1955 and together began their family shortly thereafter. After her children were old enough, Anna worked at Smith Corona until the mid 1980s. She was a long time communicant of St. Margarets church. Anna enjoyed many friendships but cherished her relationships with her grandchildren She is survived by her sons Tony (Margie) Fitzgerald of Cazenovia, Daniel Tiny (Debbie) Fitzgerald of Cortland, grandchildren Sean, Will, and Laura Fitzgerald, nieces and nephews, her companion Gerard Cuozzo, many friends including Bunni Pettit. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel Fitzgerald, her brother John Reitano, her beloved aunt who raised her Frances Cimini, and good friend Marlene Thomas. Calling hours will be Thursday 5-8 pm at Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday 11 am at St. Margarets Church, Homer. A prayer service will precede mass at 10:15 am Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow mass at the St. Marys Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Cortland County SPCA, 879 McLean Rd., Cortland NY, 13045. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Our hearts go out to the Fitzgerald Families for the loss of their beloved Annie. May God give you the strength you will need to get you through this painful time. May Annie finally rest in peace. Much love, Juanita and Family We are thinking of you during this difficult time.Hold tight to memories for comfort. LOVE, CUOZZO FAMILY Our condolences to Anna's family; she was a wonderful lady. Maria Busutti and family