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DONALD FITZPATRICK Obituary
DONALD FRANCIS FITZPATRICK
On Sunday, December 15, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marcella R. Fitzpatrick; father of Terri Kinkela, Katherine Lins, John A. Fitzpatrick and Michael F. Fitzpatrick; brother of Helen Cefaratti. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, December 18, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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December 24, 2013
Terri, I discovered your father's death notice this morning when I signed in to look for times for my aunt. He always made me feel welcome. I have fond memories.
Deacon Chris Schwartz
Chris P.
December 18, 2013
May God bless both you Mr. Fitzpatrick and your loved ones. Wishing you "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Semper Fidelis Marine from another Navy veteran.
David Berilla
December 17, 2013
Sic Transit gloria mundi--so passes the glory of the world. I am sure that Don is happy to meet up with Marcella once again.Our thoughts are with the Fitzpatrick Family
Ellen Carmody
December 17, 2013
Praying for Donald and your whole family. Many good memories that will live in your hearts until you meet again on the other side. May he rest in Peace.
Carol Hirsch
December 17, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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