BRO. BRIAN M. (THOMAS) FITZPATRICK, O.S.M. - a solemn professed friar of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (Servites) - United States of America Province, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at Annunciata Priory, Chicago, IL. He was 79 years of age and a friar for 55 years. Bro. Brian M. (Thomas) Fitzpatrick was born September 16, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Dennis & Hannah (Ryan) Fitzpatrick. He attended Presentation Elementary School, Chicago, IL and St. Philip High School, Chicago, IL, graduating in 1955. He entered the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (Servites) on September 11, 1955 at Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago, IL, and The Servite Novitiate on March 3, 1957 at Mt. St. Philip, Granville, WI and received the name Brian. He professed first vows on March 9, 1958 and solemn vows on March 26, 1961. His assignments included: Servite Provincial Secretary, Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago, IL; Secretary to Very Rev. Joseph Loftus, OSM, Prior General of the Servite Order, Rome, Italy; Master & Assistant Master of Students, Austin Morini Priory, St. Louis; Provincial Councilor of the Servite Eastern Province; Master of Formation, Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago, IL; Parish Staff at Annunciata Parish, Chicago, IL. Bro. Brian is the brother of the late John, the late William, Gerald, Mary and Joan and the uncle of many nieces & nephews. The Funeral Arrangements are: Visitation: Friday, December 2nd, 2016 from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Annunciata Church, 11128 S. Avenue "G", Chicago, IL (773-221-1043); and Saturday, December 3rd from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM followed by the praying of Morning Prayer at 10:00. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on December 3rd, 2016 at Annunciata Church, Chicago, IL. Interment will be in the Servite Section of Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Bro. Brian's memory to the Servite Provincial Center, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612-2729. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Chapel, Chicago. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2016.

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December 7, 2016

With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22

December 5, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. It is heartbreaking for someone to leave us in death. Please find peace and comfort in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares.
~ 1 Peter 5:6, 7

December 3, 2016

What a sweet humble man. We're so happy to have had the opportunity to meet him. He will be missed by many.
Tony and Lois Malcak

Loris Tisocco MD

December 3, 2016

Having known Brother Brian for many years as a friend and patient, I always remember him for his soft smile, kindness of heart and his retelling of stories of his wonderful missionary work. I miss him.
May he rejoice and rest eternally in the presence of our Lord.

Doris Sarbiewski & Kathie Rodriguez

December 3, 2016

Brother Brian, an angel who walked the earth every day, praying with and sharing his time and loving spirit with all who needed him. You were my mom's saviour with visits filled with prayer and giving her Holy Communion when she couldnt go to Mass anymore . . Even when I stayed with mom recooperating from open heart surgery you grabbed my hand and prayed with me and for me. We love you and will miss your kindness and blessings. Heaven has gained a treasure.

Mark O'Drobinak

December 2, 2016

We'll miss you Brian ~ a true humble servant of the Lord and His will ~ we will meet together at the great reunion with the Lord! Was just praying with you the other day ~ life is truly a vapor... God's will be done His Kingdom is ! Faith, hope and love and the greatest of these is love! ~ 'til we meet again my very dear brother in the Lord, I miss you already,,,

December 1, 2016

BRO BRIAN ANGELS WINGS CARRY ALL YOUR LOVING MEMORIES ON BEHALF MY FAMILY & FRIENDS WE SEND LOTS LOVE PEACE PRAYERS MAY YOU SHINE BRIGHT MANY THANKS FOR BEING APART OUR FAMILY IN TIMES NEED HEALING ETC CINDY D CHICAGO IL & CAMDENTON MO

ROBERT and Barbara Marciniak

November 30, 2016

Death leaves one overwelllingly powerless. We are grateful for the privellege of having known Him. Heavenly Father, life can be so wonderful, but so hard. Help us to seek You in these difficult times. Help us to be always mindful that You are our sure hope in a world that doesn't seem to care. Brother Brian you cared so much for so many. You truly cared for this world. How does one try to fill the shoe's of a Man of God?

" Try to Remember when life was so tender.......that no one wept except the Willow"

ROBERT and Barbara Marciniak

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