Obituary of Felicity Fitzgibbon

Felicity Ann Fitzgibbon, wonderful mother, grandmother and wife, who was a long time resident of Montclair passed away on Oct 3rd in the company of her loving husband. She was 85 years old.

Felicity was born on March 6, 1936 in Nutley, NJ to Thomas and Clothilde (Lloyd) Grosse. She also had a brother, Lloyd Grosse. Felicity went to Bloomfield High School and Upsala College. She was a valued employee of Executive Health Examiners and later Goldman Sachs.

Felicity met the love of her life, Brian on Valentine’s Day, 1969 in New York City at the Williams Club. They began their life together in Brooklyn Heights, later settling in Montclair, NJ where they raised their family. They were married one day short of 52 years. Felicity’s family was everything to her. She became a full time mom and loved every minute of it. She also loved to decorate and even owned an antique store in Montclair during the 80s.

Felicity leaves behind her husband, Brian Xavier Fitzgibbon; her children Melissa Newman and Sean Fitzgibbon as well as their spouses, Jeff Newman and Merita Fitzgibbon. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Ariana, Ryan, Conor, Gavin and Tanner. All of whom she loved greatly.

Visitation will be offered at the Hugh M. Moriarty Funeral Home – 76 Park Street, Montclair, NJ on Wednesday October 6th from 4-8 PM. A Funeral service will be at the Funeral Home on Thursday Oct 7th at 10:30 AM with burial to follow.