Michelle W. Fitzgerald

1969-2021

Michelle Wunder FitzGerald. 52 years young of Austin, TX and Mashpee, MA lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 30, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at the place she loved on Cape Cod. Michelle was born in Brunswick, Maine on March 12, 1969, one of five children to Rosemarie (Patrizio) Wunder and the late Arthur Wunder. Michelle grew up in Durham, Maine and was a graduate of Brunswick High School and the University of Southern Maine. She was the partner/owner of DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana in Austin, TX and a retired flight attendant for Southwest Airlines after 22 years of dedicated service.

On July 11,1998 in Freeport, Maine, Michelle married Jimmy Francis FitzGerald of Lynnfield, MA. They had an enduring and special marriage full of adventure, including living internationally and traveling the world. They enjoyed many beautiful sunsets at their vacation home (Michelle’s happy place) in Mashpee, MA. Michelle was an avid and enthusiastic horseback rider and loved nothing more than spending time riding and caring for her horses, Valdon and Dickens. Her Bengal cats Marble and Gronk were her constant entertainment and companions especially during this past year. Although they lived abroad and outside of New England, Michelle never lost her love of New England sports teams and especially attending games at Fenway Park. Always looking to do more, Michelle was a volunteer for Honor Flight, and hosted fundraising events and accompanied veterans on their Honor Flight activities. She also participated and fundraised for Reid’s Ride, a Cancer Research Fund supporting young adults.

She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Jimmy Francis FitzGerald and her stepsons Austin Jablon and his son Alijah of Austin, TX, and Jason FitzGerald and his wife Tiffany and their children Liam, Lucas, and Aubrey of Spring Hill, Florida. Her siblings, Lorri Wunder and her longtime partner Tim Griffing of Brunswick, Maine, Debbie Lewis and her husband Dave of Londonderry, NH, Art Wunder and his wife, Beth, of Durham, Maine, and Mike Wunder and his wife Tricia of Buford, GA. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

For online condolences, please visit www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

Visitation: Crosman Funeral Home Wednesday, July 7th, 6-8 PM, 40 Main St, Lisbon Falls. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, July 8th, 11 AM, Holy Trinity Church, Frost Hill Ave. Lisbon Falls. Maine. Committal to follow at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery on Main Street, Lisbon Falls.

Those wishing may make a memorial donation in Michelle’s memory can do so at https://www.cancerinyoungadults.org/monetary-donatations.

Jimmy would like to thank the many families and friends, and health care professionals from Dana-Faber, Texas Oncology and VNA of Cape Cod for their constant commitment, dedication and unending support.