Joseph F. Fidler Jr.
Joseph F. Fidler Jr., a retired trial attorney, died at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Tuesday December 21, 2010. He was 82 years old.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School ’46, Holy Cross College ’50 and Harvard Law School ’56. Mr. Fidler served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a trial attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 34 years, retiring in 1990 as Assistant New England Division General Attorney. He was a former member of the American Bar Assn., Boston Bar Assn. and Mass. Bar Assn. He was a board member of the “Life After Liberty” retirees volunteer group and member of the Liberty Mutual Quarter Century Club.
A 50 year resident of Milton, Joe was an active member of St. Agatha Church where he was involved in the Pre-Cana program for 12 years and a Eucharistic Minister at Quincy Medical Center.
Mr. Fidler enjoyed playing tennis and was a former member of the Braintree, Quincy and Weymouth Tennis Clubs. He was also a former member of the Cunningham Men’s Bowling League in Milton. An avid biker, trips included New England, Canada, Florida and six bike tours of Europe. He travelled extensively in all of Europe, Israel and Turkey, enjoying London and 24 trips to Bermuda.
Beloved husband of Betty Fidler. Loving father of Jack Fidler and his wife Jo-Louise Allen of Newton, Mark and his wife Tobey Fidler of Waltham, Anne and her husband Jim Ancona of Boylston and Katherine and her husband Michael Dowd of Sharon. Grandfather of Thomas and Mark Ancona, Bailey, Leland and Ross Fidler, Daniel, Sam and Aviva Fidler and Matthew and Maggie Dowd. Brother of Patricia Chiavaroli of Milton and the late Mary Fidler.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Tuesday December 28 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Monday 4-8 PM and Tuesday 8:30 – 10:00 AM for those unable to attend Monday evening because of weather and travel related issues. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Catholic TV, P.O. Box 9196, 34 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02471 or Project Bread, 145 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128.
Guestbook Entries
So many wonderful times spent with the Fidler family. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Joe. The family is in my thoughts and prayers and may may peace and love surround all of you during this Christmas season.
Betty, Anne, Jim, Katherine, Michael, Jack, Joe-Louise, Mark, Tobby and all your childrens, we are very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very interesting man, and may not have expressed it often enough but from an outsiders point of view really loved and was proud of his family and the good ethical lives they live. Remember to Laugh, love, and hug each other as you remember the many years you shared this earth with your dad. And God’s Peace to you all during these next few days. Love Always Mae and Allen
Anne, Jim and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dear Betty and Family, I am greatly saddened by our loss. Joe will always be a part of my life-memory. Allen
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Peace and love,
Pearl and Dick Martino
May you rest in peace dear Uncle Joe..Love you always, Carol
Anne and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
diane and frank may
Betty, Kathy & Family,
Our thoughts are with you.
To the Ancona/Fidler family. May you find strength from the friends that will hold you up and love and peace from the family that will hold you close through these coming days. Our thoughts are with you always. Bea and Jim and family
Anne, Jim, Tom , and Mark
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May faith and happy memories be in your hearts.
The Underwoods
Bet and the Fidler family,
On behalf of my mom and the entire Carbray families our sincere sympathy on the passing of Joe. Although we have not seen each other over the last several years we have fond memories of all the summers spent at Pleasure Beach growing up together. I still remember Joe and my Dad being in charge of the beach during July vacation. They both loved those trips to Bermuda over the years. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Betty and Family,
Tom and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember the picture of Joe and Christine taken at Holy Cross in 2000 when Christine graduated and Joe celebrated his 50th reunion. We have fond memories of you and Joe on the Pre-Cana Team. May Joe rest in peace.
Betty and Tom Carr
Christine and Jorge Carrillo
Kathleen and Jim Foster
Betty and family-
Just a note from Florida to try to be with you at Joe’s death. We share so many memories- JOe on his bicycle, Joe on the tennis court, tennis weekends with friends, the 1948 Braves.
My love to all,
Dan Mc Elaney
My deepest condolances and prayers to the Fidler family for the loss of your beloved Joeseph. When I first began practicing law in 1979 I had the pleasure of meeting Joe Fidler at the Industrial Accident Board in Boston. Over many years I found him to be polite, gracious and easily engaged in conversation. He offerred guidance and advice to a young attorney on legal, political and sport issues, especially baseball.
I will always remember Joe as a true gentleman
Anne and family, my thoughts and prayers have and will continue to be with you during this very sad time. It is so hard when we lose one we love but when they are taken from us so quickly and unexpectedly it is all the harder to comprehend. Anne, I did not know your Dad but, from his Obituary it sounds like he led a full and interesting life. Sr Pat and I will attempt to make the calling hours tonight. I hope the day clears so you can all have the support and consolation of friends and family. Peace to you all.
Dear Betty and family, We are thinking of you- Joe was the salt of the earth. He was a great friend and mentor to Ralph. We will say a rosary for Joe. Love, Barbara and Ralph Cafarelli
Dear Betty, Ann, Katherine, Mark, Jack and all your families,
We were so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our sincere sympathy, friendship and love to all of you.
Linda and Gene Lewis
Betty and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times with Joe and you will never be sad. We are so glad we met on one of your overseas vacations. We will never forget the great times we had together traveling and visiting at Pleasure Beach.
Ben and Sandy Helme