Rev. James T. Fitzmaurice

Guilderland, NY-Father James T. Fitzmaurice passed on to eternal life on Monday August 29, 2022. Son of the late James E. Fitzmaurice and Mary Fitzmaurice (Jones) of Albany. Brother of Margaret Pisani (Ronald) and Eileen Bridegroom (Fitzmaurice) . Uncle to Aaron Pisani (Zoe), Andrea Pisani, Ryan Bridegroom (Kerri), Katherine L’Etoile (Matthew) and Ian Bridegroom (Ashley Weaver). Great Uncle to Clara, Delaney, Thomas and Sylvia. Father Jim graduated from Cardinal McCloskey Memorial High School in 1967. He went on to Siena College, where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy. Father Jim was a devoted educator, having taught at Xaverian Brothers High School in Boston MA before returning home to Albany to teach at his Alma Mater, now renamed Bishop Maginn High School. In April of 1984 Father Jim was ordained into the Order of Friars Minor. After serving as a Franciscan for 13 years, Father Jim departed from the Fransciscan order and was accepted into the ordinary of the Diocese of Albany. In 1998 Father Jim was assigned to Johnstown, serving the three parishes of St. Anthony’s, St. Patrick’s, and The Immaculate Conception. In 2007, Father Jim returned to the Albany area where many of his family and friends resided. He served as Pastor of Christ the King Church in Guilderland, New York for 15 years, before retiring in December of 2021. Father Jim had a deep love for his two dogs Wilson and Seamus, both of whom have passed on before him. Father Jim was a loyal Yankee fan, and never missed a game. He enjoyed spending time in both Cape Cod, and the Adirondacks. Above all, Father Jim loved his family. He was a caring man, and a wonderful pastor. The Rite of Reception of the Body will be celebrated at 4:00 pm Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Christ the King Church, Westmere. Visitation with Father’s family will then continue until 7:00 pm. Father Jim’s Concelebrated Funeral Mass will offered Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00 am at Christ the King Church, Westmere. The Mass can viewed at www.ctkparishny.org The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Rev. James T. Fitzmaurice

December 3, 1948 - August 29, 2022