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Richard Fitzpatrick Obituary

FITZPATRICK Richard E., 71, of Lexington, husband of Maria Parente Fitzpatrick, died Monday, October 12, 2015. He was born March 30, 1944 in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Richard C. Fitzpatrick and Opal Vanderpool Fitzpatrick. He was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Kentucky College of Law. He practiced law in Prestonsburg and Lexington for over 40 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Sarah Harmon Fitzpatrick of Lexington, a son, Jonathan E. Fitzpatrick and his wife Jennifer of Montclair, Virginia, and two grandchildren, Noah Quinn Fitzpatrick and Alessandra Sandoval. He is also survived by several nephews and a niece. He was predeceased by his sister, Garnett Truckle and his niece, Jayne Ann Ferrell. A private inurnment service will be held. Friends are invited to gather to celebrate Richard's life on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 2-5pm at Milward - Man O' War, 1509 Trent Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to God's Pantry Food Bank, 1685 Jaggie Fox Way, Lexington, or a charity of one's choice. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Oct. 15, 2015.

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February 2, 2016

Growing up in Campbellsville and scared to death of attending UK, I moved into a Aylesford Place rooming house with Richard (who was already living there)in the summer of 1965. I was then starting graduate school and I think that he was a senior working on his B.A. He quickly eased my transition by immediately treating me like he had known me since we were both boys! I think a few years later that I called him in Prestonsburg once to check on him, and we briefly reminisced. I always wanted to see him again, and now I am so sorry that it is too late. Sincerely and God bless. Steve Horner, Louisville (Just read In Memoriam of current KBA Bench and Bar - 2 Feb 16)

Edwin Hopson

October 16, 2015

I practiced law with Dick at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, and greatly enjoyed his expertise and great nature! My wife, Jane Fitzpatrick Hopson, is probably a distant cousin (she is also from Prestonsburg). He will be greatly missed! RIP

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