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Francis FITZPATRICK Obituary

FITZPATRICK, Francis A. 93, passed away on March 18, 2017. Born May 31, 1923 in Boston, Ma to Thomas S. Fitzpatrick and Agnes V. Burke Fitzpatrick. Frank was raised in Sharon, MA as one of nine children and had fond memories of fishing and ice skating on the pond behind the family home. He moved to Tucson in 1946 following service in WWII and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking and fishing. His fine tenor voice was a welcome addition to Barbershop Quartets. Two siblings, Agnes Fama of Plymouth, MA and Leo Fitzpatrick of Tucson survive him. He was preceded in death by son, Brian Fitzpatrick. He will be remembered as a happy Irish soul and missed by his children, Teresa Fitzpatrick and Michael Fitzpatrick of Tucson and Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Everett, WA. Also, survived by grandsons, Michael and Jeffrey Garza and Scott Fitzpatrick and great-granddaughters, Aurora Garza and Adelyn Fitzpatrick, all of Tucson, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Send a Kid to Camp, P.O. Box 16141, Tucson, AZ 85732-6141. Memorial will be celebrated at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER CREMATION AND BURIAL.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 2, 2017.

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Bruce Horness

January 14, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

John Rugg

April 6, 2017

Prayers going out to the family

April 3, 2017

I know Mr. Fitzpatrick's daughter Teresa Fitzpatrick for many years. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I felt like I knew him from the wonderful story's she would tell me about him and the love she had for her father. Im so sorry for the loss of your father and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Angela Chesher

Angela Chesher

April 3, 2017

Prayers to all the family. So sorry for your loss

Joe Prchal

April 2, 2017

My condolences to the Fitzpatrick family. Your wonderful memories of Frank will sustain you.

March 21, 2017

I met Frank many years ago, and when I retired in 2004, I spent winters in Tucson in the unit above his, and we became good friends. Over the years, whether there or not, I always kept in touch with him as a truly good friend that he was, and this news saddens me. I shared his interest in sports, and I was just trying to call him a couple of days ago when the AZ Cats won in the tournament game. When he did not answer and no machine came on, I was truly concerned. I read the paper online every day and I am so sorry to read of his passing. I will light a candle in my home church and remember him. My sincere condolences to Frank's family . Frank was very special and I loved him dearly. from Melanie McFadden, Kingston Ontario Canada.

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