Joseph Leonard "Joey" Fitzgerald, Jr.

Joseph Leonard “Joey” Fitzgerald, Jr., 72 of Lovingston passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Fairmont Crossing in Amherst.

He was born on May 28, 1952 in Waynesboro, a son of the late Joseph L. Fitzgerald, Sr. and Nina Stewart Fitzgerald.

Joey retired from the University of Virginia as an electrician with 43 years of service.  He was a member of Shipman Baptist Church and a member of Fleetwood Harmony Masonic Lodge No. 92 of Lovingston.

He is survived by his loving, dedicated, and caring wife, Donna Rae Fitzgerald; his loyal and devoted son, Cameron S. Fitzgerald and his wife, Annah of Piney River; his grandson, Brayden T. Fitzgerald; his foster sister, Harriet Weaver Sanderson of Deep Run, NC as well as two special extended family members, Hope G. Pappas and Betty Lou Bryant.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Mt. View Cemetery in Lovingston with Rev. Bryan Painter and Pastor John Campbell officiating.

Masonic rites by Fleetwood Harmony Lodge No. 92 AF&AM of Lovingston.

The family would like to thank the staff of Fairmont Crossing for their dedicated care to Joey and a special thanks to his roommate Jaime Nowlin.

Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston (434-263-4097).