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Thomas Fitzpatrick briefly dated a woman named Marianne during his days at Boston College. Perhaps her name was Maryanne, or Mary Ann. It escapes the memory of his real Marianne, the one who lived around the corner when they were children in the Bronx, who was his steady girl in high school and to whom he wrote each day during their separation. She was the one he married in 1994, who kept their home in Tuckahoe, N.Y., and bore the two children he adored, Brendan and Caralyn.
"When we finally got married, everyone teased us about how long it took," said Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
The lengthy courtship was consistent with the 35-year-old Mr. Fitzpatrick's patient, methodical approach to his work as a bond salesman and financial adviser at Sandler O'Neill & Partners. Mr. Fitzpatrick made daily calls to clients from his office on the 104th Floor of the south tower. After the first hijacked jetliner hit the north tower, he was making the calls again, assuring them he was in no danger. "I never met a more thorough financial adviser," said Thomas Wirth, a longtime client.
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 1, 2001.
Thomas Fitzpatrick, 35, of Tuckahoe, was at work as associate director at Sandler O'Neill and Partners on the 104th Floor of Tower 2 on September 11. He was leaving for a convention that afternoon, but now he will never come home to his wife of 7 years, Marianne and his two children, Brendan 2 1/2 and Caralyn 6 months. Thomas met Marianne while he was attending Fordham Prep high school in the Bronx and they have been together ever since. He graduated from Boston College School of Management in 1987 and received his MBA from Fordham University. He had worked at Sandler O'Neill for almost ten years and truly liked the challenge of his job. He genuinely was interested in his clients and always tried to do his best for them.
He was always up for trying new things and was looking forward to his job as father of two. He loved spending time with his son and couldn't wait to teach him how to play golf. Daddy's little girl was often in his arms, they were quite taken with each other. His family will miss his smiling face, usually telling a corny joke in his distinctive voice and him laughing at himself. They will also miss his sense of adventure, though he has begun his own new journey.
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Cindy Roe
September 12, 2021
Remembering Thomas on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Amy Fitzgerald
September 11, 2020
Thomas Fitzpatrick is on the new memorial located in Bullard, TX at The Brook Hill School's American Freedom Museum. I am the 6/7 grade Humanities teacher and recently took my students to the newest exhibit to honor the victims of 9-11. I asked the students to find a name and remember it so we could pray for the families today. I chose a name too. It was Thomas James Fitzpatrick. Just wanted you to know I am praying for you all. I would also like to invite you to the dedication to see your Dad's name on the memorial panel October 24, 2020.
Forever Remembered,
Amy Fitzgerald
6/7 grade Humanities teacher
The Brook Hill School
Bullard, TX 75757
Juan Ramos
September 11, 2019
Thomas was a great guy. I thought of him as a special guy who lived just down the block. He kept pretty busy with his family and I really liked that. I looked up to him because he had it going. Maybe it kept me going. We'll chat again one day brother.
The Callahans
October 30, 2016
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S
August 1, 2016
I have known Thomas' son Brendan since I was a little girl in elementary school. Seeing him recently, I just wanted to say that Brendan has grown up to be a wonderful gentleman and a person that his father would be proud of. Much love to the Fitzpatrick family
Geoff Fitzpatrick
August 9, 2014
My family and I visited the 9/11 museum and memorial yesterday....we are the Fitzpatrick Family from the UK...we crossed the street and walked over to the south tower pool and I rested my hands on the edge to look and to my astonishment my hand was resting on Thomas' name!...we were deeply moved and staggered by this which made our whole reflection and visit more moving and poignant...we are deeply sorry for your lost and now feel an even more personal connection to those tragic circumstances...our wishes and prayers are with you
Sue , A fellow American
September 10, 2013
Dear Family and friends of Thomas, I never knew him but reading his quest book know I would of really liked him. I am so very sorry for your loss and will keep you and all the families of our fallen 9/11 friends in my prayers. May your memories keep you strong. RIP Thomas.
Nicole Ferrara
September 11, 2012
Thomas-
You never knew me, but since 7th grade, Brendan and I have become very close friends, and I wanted to say, thank you for introducing Caralyn and Brendan to the world! I know you are very proud of them, who wouldn`t be? they ae such nice people with wonderful personalities! Today is the 11th anniversary, but I promise you, noone has forgotten, an probably never will. I hope you see how many people care about you even though you are way up there in a better place. Rest in Peace Thomashttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G3_kG5FFfQ&feature=plcp
A very moving song and now when I hear it I think of you!:)
Lucy Muccio
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you today and praying for you and your family. I will never forget our good times at coopers and lybrand. Thanks for all the laughs...I can still hear you saying my name "luuuuuuucy muuuuuuuuuuuccio". RIP.
Robert Danilak
September 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Robert, Michele, Tara and Brian. The Danilak Family
Janet Killian
September 11, 2010
Marianne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children today. God Bless.
Doug Abraham
October 24, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Kristine
October 25, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
October 6, 2006
In memory....
Kate Ferguson
September 25, 2002
Dear Marianne, Caralyn, and Brendan:
You know how dear Thomas was to me, but reading this site and remembering how many people loved him and hold him in their hearts brought tears to my eyes. From the first day I met him at BC, Thomas became one of my best friends. Now I pray that he is looking down on all of us with a twinkle in his eye.
Dianne Conner
September 12, 2002
Marianne,
I hope you and the kids are finding a way through this difficult time, you are in my thoughts.
Marianne Ventrice
September 12, 2002
I'll miss the phone calls Thomas. It's not that we spoke so often or about so much. It was that your call was always a nice surprise....my changing jobs, names, or phone numbers never stopped you! I always walked away with a smile and then told a friend, "guess who called me today?!" It was nice to hear about the kids, the friends, the family, your job, your travels. You always had so many questions for me, almost as if you had prepared a list ahead of time or something...I remember I could hardly answer one before you rattled off the next one! But I knew that was just "you" and now I miss that. One of my nephews graduated from Fordham Prep this year and started at BC a few weeks ago. I would have told you that next time we talked. I've told him about you.
I've been thinking of you so often, and then I realized, it was my turn to keep in touch....I'll never get use to having your smile look back at me from the internet, to your name lised alphabetically among those lost. I prefer to remember you in photo albums of old friends, "big hair" and more innocent times. I am fortunate to have known your voice, your wit, your family and your friendship. Thank you. You, Marianne, Brendan, Caralyn and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Gemma Martin
September 11, 2002
I knew Fitz at BC and though he preferred to be called Thomas after we graduated...he will always be Fitz to me. He was roommates with good friends of mine so I had the priviledge of traveling in his circle. His humor was always present...witty and to the point. I think of him daily and wish peace for Marianne, Brendan and Caralyn.
Barbara Schwartz
September 11, 2002
Marianne, I've thought of you almost every day for the last year. I hope your beautiful children bring you some peace and happiness.
Love,
Barb
Lorraine Grassmann
September 11, 2002
Marianne & my sister Connie have been friends since college. I always knew Marianne because of Connie and thought how cool it was that she worked at the zoo. Both Marianne and Thomas have been great friends to my sister and our whole family. The last time I got to see them was at my grandmother's wake. I'm glad I had that chance to see them together. Marianne, Not a day has gone by that I don't think of you and the kids. I pray for you and the kids that everyday brings you one happy memory. All my love. Connie's little sister.
Lorraine
Kathy Custer
September 11, 2002
Dear Marianne, Brendan, Caralyn, Patrina, Bobby and Caroline:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Love, Carol, Eddie, Kathy and Katie Custer
Carol McMullan
September 11, 2002
To the Fitzpatrick family:
I wear a mercyband with Thomas' name on it, and wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you today and everyday. I wish your family well as you struggle through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Carol McMullan
Nancy OToole
September 10, 2002
I work for The Warwick Savings Bank and had the privledge of speaking to Tom almost daily on the phone.
This was sent to me by a friend when she learned about the death of my husband 2 years ago.
"Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives."
Tom is missed.
Nancy Sobotor-Littell
September 10, 2002
Marianne & Family ~
These words helped me through the loss of my husband many years ago. May they comfort you and your children as they have done our family, still to this day.
You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he's gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn back, or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
My prayers to you all ~
Nancy Sobotor-Littell
The Warwick Savings Bank
DONNA PARISI
September 9, 2002
I work for Warwick Savings Bank and I knew Tom fairly well. I still have the pictures of Tom and Bredan. He was a great person, and he is missed very much.
Marianne Fitzpatrick
September 7, 2002
It is almost one year that I haven't seen your smiling face and heard your voice and I don't know how I make it through every day without you. The kids and I miss you so much, but you are in our hearts and we know that you are sharing everything with us. We love you.
Mary Ann Gerstle
September 6, 2002
I was fortunate to get to know Thomas through my daughter, Kate, who was his classmate at BC.
Whenever he visted Buffalo, his warm smile and Irish wit lit up our home.
As the first anniversary of Thomas's death approaches, our family sends special prayers and a loving embrace to Marianne and her children
Rob Derbabian
June 24, 2002
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of Thomas (never Tom). My wife, Connie, and Marianne are best friends and we BBQ'd with the family Labor Day weekend before the attacks. I look at my kids and thank God I am around to see them. Connie went to the house every night to be there as a friend. The one night she came home at a decent hour, we conceived our latest child, Vincent, who was born on Friday June 21, 2002. Thomas: Olivia & Nicky & I say a prayer for you and your family every night as I tuck them in. You are missed.
Trisha FitzPatrick
May 30, 2002
For the family of Thomas FitzPatrick. On the Net I saw that the last of the WTC was being taken down. I said some prayers for the people who had died on that terrible day. I particularly wanted to say some special prayers for any Fitzpatricks. I have read the tributes and Brendan and Caralyn surely had a wonderful Dad. My best wishes to Marianne, Brendan and Caralyn.
Trisha FitzPatrick
Sydney, Australia
Carol McMullan
May 17, 2002
To the Fitzpatrick family:
My name is Carol McMullan and I wear a Mercy B.A.N.D. bearing Thomas' name. I feel tremendous sadness for all of those who lost a loved one on September 11th, and feel great pride that I have the opportunity to bear Thomas' name daily. Please know that my thoughts are with you and I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Thomas is greatly missed!
Carol
Jim McEleney
April 19, 2002
Months later, and I still think of Thomas everyday. I miss the jokes, the advice, the call from the cell phone as he made his way home in the car from a sales call, the latest on what Brendan and Caralyn are up to. Thomas was special to all of us and we won't let the world forget. We'll celebrate Caralyn's birthday this weekend and you'll be right there with us. See you again.
Ellery
April 16, 2002
To the family of Thomas Fitzpatrick,
My name is Ellery, and I am wearing a Mercy B.A.N.D. bracelet with Thomas' name on it. I wear the bracelet all the time.
I was in school watching the planes hit the World Trade Center Towers on TV and I couldn't believe that somebody was actually doing this on purpose.
I felt sorry for all the people that were either hurt or died from this terrible tragedy. I will never forget September 11, 2001.
I feel sad for your family in the loss of Thomas. I know he is missed greatly.
Thinking of you,
Ellery
Fourth Grade
Heartland Community Schools
Henderson, NE 68371
[email protected]
Nicole Prudhomme
March 13, 2002
I'm 13 years old,Thomas was just like my uncle, my mother's sister's husbands brother, or my uncle's brother, but he was just like an uncle to me! I miss him a lot and hope he's having fun with grandpa and great grandma! I havn't see Brenden or Caralyn since his wake, but I know they must be so very very very sad! I know Mary Ann is!
~God Bless You All~
Anne Coventry
March 12, 2002
I have chosen to add to the memorial quilt being made for the victims. I am doing a block for Thomas. He reminds me of my own husband. To his family, remember his wonderful smile.
Jim Keller
January 26, 2002
Thomas was one of the good guys and the world could use a few more good guys. He was married to my wife's cousin, and my daughter was flower girl at his wedding. We remember Thomas as part of a wonderful relationship with Marianne and father of two beautiful children. We miss you Thomas...
Bree Ross
January 22, 2002
Everyday I bear Tom's name on the Mercy band that I wear on my wrist. Tom as well as your family are in my heart and prayers, and in those people's hearts who become aware of what the bracelet stands for. God bless...we will never forget.
Anonymous
January 18, 2002
MAY THE LORD SHINE HIS LIGHT ON
THOMAS FITZPATRICK AND MAY HIS SOUL
REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY
AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN
Sherrie Stuckey Welsh
January 9, 2002
Thomas was a good friend in our Boston College days, and I have many happy memories of days, events, laughter, dreams, and support shared.
Though it has been several years since I'd seen him, we kept up through mutual friends. Not a day has gone by since September 11 that he, Mary Ann, Brendan, Caralyn and his whole family are not in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Kathy Marshall
January 8, 2002
Thomas was one of our best friends. We shared many funny, happy times together over the last 18 years and a few sad ones. He was one of the few who ventured over here with his family to visit with us in Europe. Thomas, thank you for your friendship, your laugh, that voice, your smile - and for Marianne, Brendan and Caralyn. We really miss you - God Bless.
Teresa Jahn
January 1, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Thomas. May his corny jokes, his life and love live on in those who love him. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Betty Iverson
December 24, 2001
I send you my sympathy in your loss and I proudly wear the band bearing Tom's name. God bless you all.
Musser Hall @ Ursinus College
December 5, 2001
We as the international house of this college wanted to tell you that we all are in sorrow and believe that you are resting in peace.
Eileen Komperda (Coogan)
November 27, 2001
I will always remember Tom as a kind and happy man with an uncommon sense of humor. Although we hadn't spoken in a few years I still find it hard to believe he is gone. My heart goes out to his family. Tom was one in a million and a true friend.
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