Mary A. (Mulcahy) Fitzgibbon

LEOMINSTER: Mary A. (Mulcahy)Fitzgibbon, 95, of Leominster died Friday evening, January 26, 2024 at The Highlands, Fitchburg. Her husband of 65 years, Robert E. Fitzgibbon, died in December 2018. Mrs. Fitzgibbon was born in Fitchburg, May 17,1928, a daughter of John F. and F. Louise (Phelps) Mulcahy. Mary had worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed her job and made many lifelong friendships. She leaves five nieces and nephews, John Rackliffe and his wife Monique of Smithfield, RI, Debra Jeffries and her husband Steven of Fitchburg, Sandra Lawrence and her husband Jay of Parrish, FL, Lisa Mulcahy and her fiancé Kevin of Fitchburg, Ronald Fitzgibbons and his wife Irene of Fitchburg, her sister -in-law, Gloria M. Mulcahy of Fitchburg, many great-nieces and nephews, and extended family. Mary was predeceased by all of her siblings including her two brothers, John F. Mulcahy and William Mulcahy and her four sisters, Sr. Joan Mulcahy, Ellen T. Mulcahy, Florence Rackliffe, and Florence’s twin sister, Barbara in infancy . Also, her niece, Barbara Harkness and nephew, Jack Mulcahy. Mary enjoyed traveling with her husband. Together they traveled all over Europe. A favorite spot was Ireland. Both Mary & Bob loved their heritage and had dual citizenship. Another special place was Germany. They were fortunate to attend The Passion Play in Oberammergau. It’s held every 10 years and they attended in both 1990 and 2000. Mary enjoyed shopping and always found special gifts for her nieces and nephews. They were always most beautifully wrapped boxes under the tree. Mary liked going out to dinner. Some of her favorite places were O’Connors, The Sterling Inn and Longhorn for the Flo’s Filet. Mary loved spending time with family and her family enjoyed the special memories they made. She will be missed by all. Her Funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 from the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Leo’s Church, 108 Main St. Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery, Fitchburg. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 4-7 pm in the funeral home. www.andersonfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sisters of the Presentation, 20 Martin Street, Leominster, MA 01453.

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Mary A. (Mulcahy) Fitzgibbon

May 17, 1928 - January 26, 2024