Obituary

James W. “Figbar” Fitzgerald, lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at age 70. 

Jimmy was born in Medford on February 13, 1954, the son of the late James E. Fitzgerald and Patricia A. (Wolsey) Fitzgerald. A Melrose native, Jim maintained numerous friendships and connections from his days at Melrose High School, Class of 1973. He was bestowed the nickname, Figbar by his father for often keeping fig newtons in his pockets as a young boy. The nickname stuck, and for the rest of his life, all who knew him lovingly referred to him as “Figbar.” 

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