John Fitzsimmons 96, of Colonia, NJ passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024 after a long illness. He was
born in Orange, NJ. He resided in Union and Elizabeth before enlisting in the Navy. He served during
World War II and returned home before being reactivated for the Korean War. He took great pride in
being a Navy veteran and attended numerous reunions of the USS Cimarron where he enjoyed meeting
up with his shipmates and visiting around the country. He was a pipefitter and lifetime member of UA
Local 274. He was predeceased by his wife Rose and is survived by his daughter Kathleen and nieces
Patricia Rotonda and Susan (Kevin) Sands and nephews Paul (Li Yan) and Thomas (Jeri) Donahue.
Visitation is Friday April 19, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Gosselin Funeral Home, 660 New
Dover Road, Edison. Interment will be private.
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