Saratoga Springs, NY – Betty Lou Fitzgerald of Kirby Road, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at her home. She was 87.

Born on December 17, 1928 in Corinth, NY, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Verna Robarge Merton. Betty and her husband, the late Kenneth W. Fitzgerald, lived in Schuylerville until their retirement. Betty and Ken were snowbirds, enjoying their retirement years wintering in Zephyre Hills, FL until returning home to Saratoga Springs in 2000. Betty was a lifelong waitress, loved to bowl and enjoyed playing bingo on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Betty will be loved and surely missed forever.

In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by one son, Thomas Fitzgerald of Tampa, FL.

She is survived by two sons, Samuel Fitzgerald and his wife Betty of Saratoga Springs, James Fitzgerald and his wife Sue Larmon-Fitzgerald of Ponte Vedra, FL; two daughters, Bonnie Horrocks and her husband Brian of Ballston Spa, Debbie Risso and Bob Greene of Saratoga Springs; eleven grandchildren, Kenny, Ryan, Ashley, Dawn, JJ, Chad, Scott, Jesse, Shane, Jeremy, Jason and several great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A funeral service will be held 10:30am, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.