Joseph Shepard Fitzpatrick

Joseph Shepard Fitzpatrick May 10, 1937 - March 5, 2011 Resident of Discovery Bay Joe passed away at home after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Hainesville, Maine and raised in West Haven, Connecticut, he joined the navy in 1955 and served on the Destroyer Escort USS "Spangler" & the Destroyer U.S.S. "John C. Evans". He married Donna M. Dunbar of Oakland, CA in 1957 after they met at the Oakland U.S.O. In 1962, Joe and Donna settled in Hayward, CA where they raised two children Joey and Jodi. Joe worked for 24 years for General Motors, Corp and 8 years for the San Leandro Unified School District, retiring in 1991. After 44 years in Hayward they relocated to Discovery Bay where they have resided for the past 6 years. Joe was deeply loved by his relatives and many, many friends and will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Donna, daughter Jodi Ann and son Joseph of Discovery Bay; grandchildren Jeffrey DePonte, Albert Huerta, Jordyn and Joseph Fitzpatrick, and great grandson Kaovin DePonte also many nieces and nephews. Joe joined his parents Meda and Milo Fitzpatrick, Brothers Alvin and Morris, Nephew James and all of his friends and loved ones that have passed before him. He enjoyed all sports, being especially dedicated and involved in Little League for over 20 years (Mt. Eden Nat'l L.L., District 45 Admin. Major Div Director Tournament), Joe appreciated the beauty of Lake Tahoe and the Casino and made numerous trips there. A Service will be held at Chapel of the Chimes 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Cancer Association.