Jose Antonio Fitz-Gibbon

January 25, 1928 - March 5, 2016

Jose "Pepin" Fitz-Gibbon passed away on Saturday, March 5th with his family by his side.  Born in Cardenas, Cuba to Jose “Pepillo” Fitz-Gibbon and Alicia Mares, Jose is survived by his daughter Neysa Calderin of Wappinger Falls, NY; son Jose Fitz-Gibbon Jr. of Bradenton, FL; and his lifelong companion Rosa Fitz-Gibbon, of Tarrytown, NY, who cared for him during his illness. He is also survived by his brother Gerardo Fitz-Gibbon of Miami, FL; sister Celia Fitz-Gibbon of Cardenas, Cuba; grandchildren Kevin Calderin, Andrew Calderin and William Calderin of Wappingers Falls, NY and Melody Kivney and Michael Fitz-Gibbon of Bradenton, FL; great-grandchildren Sawyer Calderin and Parker Calderin of Wappingers Falls, NY and Mallory Kivney of Bradenton, FL; several nephews and nieces; and many friends.      Jose was a superior sportsman in his early years. He loved to dance, converse with friends and neighbors, and yell quite loudly at the Mets.      Decades of personal sacrifice and commitment to his family stand as Jose's legacy. His joyful company and infectious spirit will be missed by all who knew him.