John Phillip Fitzpatrick

Dear Carol and family I was a patient of Dr. Fitzpatrick in Saginaw, Michigan from 1973-1986.With each annual exam, he made the experience too fascinating. One day I asked if he would write my letter of recommendation to enter the Illinois College of Optometry. Graduating in 1991,after practicing in Ohio I returned to Michigan in1996. I saw him and his father in Mt. Pleasant after a CMU homecoming game. Boys night out he said, it was a rare meeting, met his Dad and 6 weeks later saw him and...

Thank you friends and family for your kind thoughts and words. Over the past years my father has repeated how grateful he was for the friends he had made. He found much enjoyment in keeping up and trying to spend as much time possible with every one. Though he is gone, his memory will live on.

John was an outstanding president of the Michigan Optometric Association as well as a very good friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him! Carol, please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this time of deep sorrow. Sincerely, Bill Dansby, former executive director of the Michigan Optometric Association.

Dear Carol, John, Jennifer and family, My heartfelt condolences about John's passing. I will always remember him for his positive attitude, enthusiasm and kindness -- qualities that I witnessed for at least 40 years growing up in the Michigan optometric family. John was always one of my dad's favorite colleagues and friends with whom he saw "eye to eye." As an adult, I considered John a friend, too. It was a pleasure meeting him and you, Carol, when I was in San Diego in 2012. I was hoping...

Condolences to Carol, John II, Jennifer and Fitz's grandchildren. We met in 1963 at MSU and were buddies for the next 4 years - fond memories from Freshman year to the 1966 Rose Bowl where he met Carol, the parties that followed, being in each others weddings - many, many great times. I'm only sad we settled a continent apart but glad I got to see him last year.

John and Carol are a beautiful couple. I wish we could have seen more of them. It´s very sad, but I am here for you Carol.

Very sad to hear of John’s passing. We were classmates at ICO and did all we could to help each other stay sane during those four years.

Carol, I´m so sorry to hear about John´s passing. I loved getting to know him, and seeing him light up when talking about his family and Michigan football. He was a gem of a human.