JEAN VIRGINIA FITZMAURICE

August 20, 1928 - April 6, 2021

PRIVATE FINAL DISPOSITION Jean Virginia Elizabeth Dillon Fitzmaurice, 92 Years of age, of Jefferson Township, New Jersey, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Mary (nee Morris) and the late Thomas F. Dillon, Sr. Jean married George J. Fitzmaurice in 1948 and resided in Paterson and later moved to Milton, New Jersey where they raised their family. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Paterson, New Jersey. Her first job was at Montclair State Teacher’s College and for more than 42 years Jean was The Avon Lady. She was the Assistant Director with the Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) in the Diocese of Paterson working at Finnegan House, retiring after 20 years of service. Jean volunteered for many years in the Jefferson Township community caring for the elderly in their homes. In her spare time, she loved singing and was known for being the “life of the party”. In quiet times, she enjoyed puzzles, relaxing and watching TV. While residing in Jefferson Township she attended St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church in Oak Ridge. Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband George J. Fitzmaurice in 2004 and her dear siblings Thomas F. Dillon, Jr. and Mildred E. Fitzgerald. She is survived by her loving son Brian George Fitzmaurice of Mt. Shasta, California, and her devoted daughter Kim Pollard and her husband Richard of Jefferson Township, New Jersey, and her daughters Cheryl Fitzmaurice and Carolyn Fitzmaurice; her cherished grandchildren Jesse Harris of Wharton, New Jersey, Allison Ansley of California, Jordana Ansley of San Juan Island, Washington, and Bradie and Kelsey Pollard of Jefferson Township, New Jersey; her adored great granddaughter Sylvia Cadence; and her two dear nephews Richard Fitzgerald of Pennsylvania and Gary Fitzgerald of Florida. Final disposition will be private. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos.