Leonard "Pat" Fitzpatrick

Leonard "Pat" Fitzpatrick, age 89, peacefully went home to be with Our Lord on April 29, 2025. Pat, as he was known by family and friends, genuinely and unconditionally loved his five daughters and one son. He will be deeply missed by his children: Patricia (Steven) Bartman, Kathleen (late Bradley Miller, Sr.) (James) Cornwall, Susan (Timothy) Amrhein, Diane (late Richard) Very, Michael (Daria) Lutz, and Maureen (Harry) Beck, as well as his beloved 17 grandchildren and soon-to-be 19 great-grandchildren.

A lifetime fan of all Pittsburgh sports, Pat was born and raised in the Uptown section of Pittsburgh with his siblings Elizabeth Patterson, the late Virginia Greenier, the late Frank Fitzpatrick, and Gerald Tibbetts.

Pat proudly served our country as an Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class with the United States Navy. Based out of Patuxent River, MD, he dedicated four years to active service during the Korean Conflict and two years in the Reserves. He was part of the flight crew for the R7V – Super Constellation "Connie" Aircraft and served as a flight mechanic for the R5D Douglas Aircraft.

After his military service, Pat spent much of his career in the trucking industry as an over-the-road driver. He was promoted to Safety Manager for UPS, where he helped write their first ever safety manual. He instilled safe driving skills in all his children and grandchildren.

Pat will be remembered for his quick and engaging wit that drew people to him, his doting nature, and his love of all things Irish. Many of the family's favorite memories include wearing his #39 Fitzpatrick jersey, playing guitar and singing at family gatherings, interacting with Judge Judy on the TV, and the "wee ones" grabbing handfuls of change from the coin jar. He was always quick to hand over a 20 dollar bill and tell you to "get ice cream for the kids."

For more than 44 years, Pat was a dedicated Friend of Bill W, which provided great purpose for his life as he helped many friends when they were at their lowest.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136. A one-day viewing will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm, with military recognition ceremony at 7:00pm, followed by eulogies from 7:15-7:45pm
and a funeral prayer service at 7:45pm. Pat will make his final drive on Thursday, May 8, 2025, please meet at 1:45 for a 2:00pm military honor service at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd. Bridgeville, PA 15017.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Pat may be made to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 4100 Allequippa St. Pittsburgh, PA 15219.