The Fiddler’s Green has accepted a new sailor. David John Fitzgibbons, 59, raised in Binghamton, NY, most recently of Matthews NC, unexpectedly passed away the morning of December 30th with his wife and two daughters by his side. He leaves behind his loving wife Kathy Johns Fitzgibbons, four children: TC Fitzgibbons and wife Liz, Catherine Fitzgibbons, Beckie Norton, and Jenni Johns; also four grandchildren: Josh Norton, Abby Norton, Holden Fitzgibbons, and Eoghan Fitzgibbons. Also surviving are his 4 siblings: James Fitzgibbons and wife, Margaret, Thomas Fitzgibbons and wife Cindy, Marie Camarda and husband Tony, and Judie Garbarino and husband, Nick. He is also survived by his partner in crime Gary Laverty as well as his step-mother, Norma Danielson. He was preceded in death by his parents John Fitzgibbons and Jacqueline Dryer and his sister Bridget Knowles. He also was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Mary Clarke Fitzgibbons. He will be missed by numerous other family and friends.
He was a graduate of SUNY Binghamton and served as an engineer for a number of companies including Anitec Film Corporation, FujiFilm, Corning Inc., Thomas and Betts, ESAB, and Lifetouch. Most recently he was working with Communication Test Design, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He worked tirelessly for his family and served his community as well through the Knights of Columbus organization as well as additional church groups.
Family will receive friends at McEwen Funeral Home in 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Charlotte, NC 28227 from 6 to 7:30 PM with a funeral service to immediately follow.
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