Robert Fitzgerald, 88, of Johnston, RI passed away on April 22, 2021 at home with his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Beulah “Mary” (Bamford) Fitzgerald for 54 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Matson-Tyberg) Fitzgerald. Robert was a retired Security officer from Worcester Textile and former owner of Fitzgerald Bus Company.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children Robert Fitzgerald of Cranston, Melissa Polofsky and her husband Brett of Johnston, Tammy Sapp of Ohio, and his late daughter Patricia Phelps. He was the brother of the late Helen Warren, Margaret Trafford, Francis Fitzgerald, Thomas Fitzgerald, Richard Fitzgerald, and Raymond Fitzgerald. He was the loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Robert loved watching horse racing and always enjoyed being with his friends at Twin River. Another love of his was watching the Patriots play every Sunday with grandsons, Xander, Owen, and Gavin.
His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11 A.M. in ‘’WOODLAWN’’ Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston. Burial will follow in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. VISITATION Friday morning 9- 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care R.I. 1085 North Main Street, Providence, R.I. 02904-9826. Please share memories at www.WoodlawnGattone.com