Judy Fitzgerald was a popular professional fitness model, registered nurse, and fitness teacher. Her most prominent accomplishment was winning the coveted Miss Bikini Ireland model search in 2014.
Judy energetically represented Ireland at the world championships in Cancun, Mexico after her victory. In addition to her success as a model, Judy’s career included crucial duties as a front-line nurse and midwife.
She graduated from University College Cork with a Nursing degree and received a master’s in Midwifery at the University of Limerick. Even during the challenging Covid-19 outbreak, Judy kept up her front-line midwifery work while also pursuing her interest in the fitness modelling industry.
Judy Fitzgerald obituary
She passed away unexpectedly, with colleagues and friends rushing to social media to pay tribute to her.
Venera Tabakin, a fashion designer, posted a string of photos of them together and wrote: “RIP Judy Fitzgerald, my little model and friend, Miss Bikini Ireland and Celebrity of Ireland,” whilst actress Jenny Dixon and her husband Tom Neville added: “So so sad to learn of Judy’s passing. She will be missed by all very much. Our sincerest sympathy to the Fitzgerald family and friends.”
Friends led tributes online, with one penning: “Rest in peace Judy,” whilst another added: “A beautiful soul, may she Rest In Peace”. One friend described her as a “kind, beautiful person, a girl that would light up a room with her smile”.
A notice announcing her passing read: “Judy Fitzgerald passed away unexpectedly on 27th May 2023. Sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Liam and Imelda, sister Lucy, brother William, brother-in-law Pedro.”
Judy Fitzgerald funeral
Her funeral mass will take place on Thursday, June 1st in Raheen, with the burial taking place at Castlemungret Cemetery.
Judy Fitzgerald cause of death, did she commit suicide?
Most friends believe Judy Fitzgerald committed suicide owing to the fact she became depressed weeks leading to his death.
However, nothing proves she laid violent upon herself as there has been no official statement in this regard from his family.
Her grieving parents Liam and Imelda, sister Lucy, brother William, and brother-in-law Pedro would all sadly miss her, according to a death notice. She passed away on Saturday.
