WASSAIC — Mary S. Fitzgerald, 60, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Wassaic, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Jan. 27, 2021.
She was born on Feb. 27, 1960, in Sharon, to Edna Mae (Kruger) and Richard Miller. She graduated from Webutuck Central School in Amenia.
She moved to Bradenton 32 years ago. She married Sidney W. Fitzgerald on May 20, 2000.
Mary was the owner and president of Torrington Brush Works in Sarasota, Fla., and Torrington.
Her interests included camping, going to concerts, playing the piano, volunteering at her children’s school and volunteering at animal shelters. She loved spending time with her family the most. Mary also enjoyed attending various churches.
Mary is survived by her son, Michael J. Grimaldi and his wife, Kristina; her daughter, Stephanie M. Steury and her husband, Coleton; and her son, Joshua S. Fitzgerald, all living in Bradenton. She is also survived by her sister, Martha Fitzgerald and her husband, John Fitzgerald, of Sarasota; her brother, David C. Miller and his wife, Lisa; and her nephew, David P. Miller of Sharon. She is also survived by her beloved dogs, Zeek, Theodore and Sebastian and her cat, Jezebel. She is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney; her brother, Paul; and her parents, Richard and Edna.
There will only be a private family service.
Memorial donations can be made in her honor to Moffit Cancer Center of Tampa, Fla., (www.Moffit.org) or Tidewell Hospice of Florida (www.tidewellhospice.org). To send condolences, go to www.toalebrothers.com.
