Helen “Bunny” (Sullivan) Fitzgerald, 100, of East Hartford, CT. Daughter of the late William and Helen Sullivan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She is survived by her two daughters; Mary Fitzgerald Krasnoff of Marlborough, MA and Kathleen Anne Fitzgerald of Vermillion, SD. Her brother; Thomas Sullivan of Springfield, MA, many nieces and nephews and several grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband; Michael J Fitzgerald, her sister Margaret Sullivan, and three brothers; William Sullivan, John Sullivan, and Robert Sullivan. Bunny graduated from Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA and was a medical technologist in the blood bank at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford before marrying Mike and taking on her favorite job as wife and Mom. She loved to travel and enjoyed many summers on Cape Cod and winters on the beach in Florida. Bunny was a voracious reader and also enjoyed cheering on her favorite college sports teams including Notre Dame football and St. John's basketball. The family would like to thank Marion Matt and Helping Hands Home Care for the excellent care and companionship given to Bunny over the last 10 months.
Calling Hours for Helen will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Benjamin J. Callahan Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St Mary Church, 15 Maplewood Ave, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. A Committal Service will occur Monday, May 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM at St Mary Cemetery, Burnside Ave, East Hartford, Connecticut 06118. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CallahanFuneral.com for the Fitzgerald family. Gifts in memory of Bunny may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Support of the PAVING the Path to Wellness Program, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. Checks should be made payable to Massachusetts General Hospital. Please reference in memory of Helen S. Fitzgerald. Gifts may also be made online at giving.massgeneral.org/donate.
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