Fitzgerald, John F. Retired Patrolman BPD, 88, of Marshfield, formerly of Quincy and Dorchester, July 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan F. (Sampson) Fitzgerald. Father of John F. Fitzgerald Jr. (Patricia) of Marshfield, Joan Conley Sheehan (John) of Marshfield, Jean Griffin (Bill) of Quincy, Judi Ann Gaine (Mike Reidy) of Quincy and Jane Marie Sullivan Vecchione (Paul) of Marshfield. Loving grandfather of Kelly and Eve Fitzgerald, Kerri Ann, Kristi, Colleen, Karen and Richard Conley, Bill QPD, Leanne, Lisa and Jacqueline Griffin, Sean Fitzgerald QPD, Colleen and Anna Gaine and Michael, Lea Marie, and Joseph Sullivan. Great grandfather of 11 soon to be 14. Brother of Marguarite Garbett of Norwood and 9 late brothers and sisters.

John was born and raised in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester high School, he has lived in Quincy for many years and has been a summer resident of Marshfield for 60 years. John was a 35 year member of the Boston Police Department from 1951 to 1986 and was a member of the Boston Police Post. He served in the US Navy during WW II and the Korean War serving in many regions. John's greatest moments was to be surrounded by his loving family.

Visiting hours will be held in the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 10:00a.m.

Interment will be in the Couch Cemetery Marshfield.

Memorial gifts in John's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.