Reverend Father David FITZPATRICK

FITZPATRICK, Reverend Father David
Of Scarboro Foreign Missions. God called Fr. Fitzpatrick on Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Marianhill Residence, Pemrboke.
Fr. Fitzpatrick was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa (nee McGuire) Fitzpatrick. He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph, James and Roy Fitzpatrick. Fr. Fitzpatrick is survived by his sisters Noreen Crowe (Denis) of Kingston, Patricia Fitzpatrick of San Francisco and Rose Jackman (Ray) of Vancouver and by his brother Michael Fitzpatrick (Mary) of Ottawa. He also leaves three sisters-in-law and many loved nieces, nephews and friends.
Fr. Fitzpatrick was born in Pembroke on June 8, 1927. He attended the Cathedral School, Pembroke Collegiate and St. Pat's High School in Ottawa.
He was ordained to the priesthood in Pembroke on December 22, 1951.
He departed for Japan in 1952 where he served as a missionary priest for forty-six years. He also served in various parishes in the Pembroke diocese while on leave from Japan.
His warm personality, wonderful sense of humour and thoughtful remembrances endeared him to many people. These qualities along with his strong commitment to his vocation allowed him to spread the Gospel message with love.
Live in Japan was a joy for Fr. Fitzpatrick as he performed God's work.
Fr. Fitzpatrick was a lifelong hockey enthusiast. He was honored by the Japanese Hockey Federation for his contribution to hockey in his beloved Japan.
Throughout his life he was committed to his family who in turn regarded him as a very special person.
Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday after 9 a.m. A Concelebrated Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Columbkille's Cathedral, Pembroke on Wednesday morning April 9 at 11 o'clock. A Memorial Mass will be held at Scarboro Mission, 2685 Kingston Road, Toronto, on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock) Interment in the family plot at St. Columba's Cemetery.