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Francis Fitzpatrick Obituary
Fitzpatrick III "Skip"
Age 57, peacefully passed away at home on March 23, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. After a short battle with cancer, he died in the same way he lived, with strength and love.
Born in Wilmington, Skip was the son of Patricia (Scott) and Francis P. Fitzpatrick Jr. He was a graduate of Corpus Christi High School and Goldey Beacom College. He worked as a field agent for the State of Delaware Department of Labor for 25 years before his retirement in 2005. He was also a member of Corpus Christi Church.
He was best known for making others smile, usually with a witty remark or a practical joke. He was proud of his Irish heritage, always celebrating St. Patrick's Day and cheering for Notre Dame sports. He enjoyed vacations with his family and spent his retirement traveling to places like Walt Disney World, cruises to the Caribbean and a road trip along Route 10. He made the world a better place and his memory will be cherished by all of those whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Catherine (Muzzi) Fitzpatrick; his daughters, Mary Frances Fitzpatrick, Kelly Ballas and her husband, Brad, and Tracy Collins and her husband, Dan; his granddaughter, Kaitlyn Joyce Ballas and his "grand-pug" Samuel. Also surviving are his parents, Patricia and Francis P. Fitzpatrick Jr.; his brothers, Mark Fitzpatrick and his wife, Rosemary, Michael Fitzpatrick, Kevin Fitzpatrick, and Timmy Fitzpatrick; his sister, Eileen Fitzpatrick; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Sunday, March 27 between 5 and 8 pm at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10 am at Corpus Christi Church, 901 New Road, Elsmere. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Pearce Q Foundation, 4142 Ogletown-Stanton Rd., Suite 227, Newark, DE 19713, which raises money to fight childhood cancer. Because to us, Skip will always be a "Toys R Us Kid".
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Fitzpatrick
Paula Falkowski
March 28, 2011
Kelly and family,
I'm so sorry about the passing of your Dad. Please know I'm thinking of you today and hoping the good memories help you feel comforted.
Fondly,
Paula
Mary Williams Petro
March 28, 2011
I am so sorry for you loss. I worked with Skip for many years at the Dept. of Labor and he was always funny and a joy to work with. My prayers are with your family.
Courtney Kelleher Saxton
March 28, 2011
Mary Francis & Family,
So sorry for the loss fo your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
March 27, 2011
Mary Catherine, Mary Frances, Kelly, and Tracey - We are sorry for your loss. Skipper was a good man, father,and husband. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. He will be missed. God Bless. Denise Fitzpatrick and family
Donna Marshall
March 26, 2011
MaryFran - I'm going to be out of town, so I won't be able to make the service. Please know that I've been thinking about you and your family. xoxo
George Newberry-Davis
March 25, 2011
Mary My name is George Davis. I am Don Davis's oldest son. Skip is now with the Lord. May eternal rest be granted to him and perpetual light shine upon him. He will dwell in the house of the Lord forever Amen. I will keep you in my prayers
Stacy Episcopo
March 25, 2011
Mary..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Vicki,Krista & Ryan Davis
March 25, 2011
MaryFran,our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family for your loss.You are in our hearts and prayers.
Donna & Earl Main
March 25, 2011
MaryFran my deepest condolences to you and your family in the lost of your father.
Vicky Kumaradas
March 25, 2011
Kelly, our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time
Vicky, Joe and J
Vicky Kumaradas
March 25, 2011
Kelly, so sorry about dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless his soul
Vicky, Joe and J
March 25, 2011
Kelly, our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicky, Joe and J Kumaradas
Laurie Krueck-Singley
March 25, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Fitzpatrick family at this time. God bless.
March 25, 2011
So Sorry for all the Fitzpatrick's loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. Laurie Bourdon
March 25, 2011
Mary Catherine, this has been a year of sadness for our family losing those closest to us. Skip will be sorely missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. Cindy and Buzzy
Lisa Ciccaglione
March 25, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts in prayers.
Donna Valiante
March 25, 2011
Skip and I graduated from Goldey Beacom together. You both were kind enough to have our little group (Tim, Wendy, Audrey, Dave, Brenda, Harold, Diane, Schafferman and myself) over to your home. It was a blast. Skip always had great stories to share. I always think of those times when I ride past your development. Bless all of you. Hold tight to your memories.
Kimberly Cerasi
March 25, 2011
Mary Francis, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your Father. You and your family are in our prayers.
Joe & Kimberly Cerasi
Joanne Brady
March 25, 2011
Mary Catherine,
You and your family will be in my constant prayers. Skip is now comfortable and with his Lord.
Much Love to you, my friend.
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