Matthew “Matt/Phat Elvis” Joseph Fitzgerald, 53, passed away on August 18, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He was born on January 4, 1968 in Burlington, VT to the late Hugh and Barbara (McMahon) Fitzgerald. He was a truck driver with Abenaqui Trucking and was involved in the profession for many years. He enjoyed spending time talking to people on Facebook, spending time with his friends on the ice, in the garage or at the drag races. He had the biggest heart and was loved and known by many. His main passion was snowmobiling, an activity he looked forward to all year. He especially enjoyed snowmobiling with his beloved family.
Left to cherish his memory are his children Bethany Fitzgerald, Devin (Makaylah) Fitzgerald, and Kathryn Fitzgerald, grandson Hendrix Matthew Fitzgerald, siblings Peter, Mark, Theresa, Susan, and Maggie, many nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski, VT. Mask are required for all who attend. A private funeral will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lavignefuneralhome.com.