Michael Fitzpatrick

Michael Fitzpatrick obituary, Leonardo, NJ

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Michael Fitzpatrick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 17, 2026.
Michael J. Fizpatrick, 88 of Leonardo, NJ passed away on February 15, 2026 in Red Bank. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Leonardo with his family.

Michael worked as an Administrative Manager for Quick and Reilly for a number of years before retiring. He served his country honorably in the United States Marines.

Surviving are his two daughters, Dianne (James) Lehr, Karen Fitzpatrick and (Robert Steigerwald) two sons, Michael and Sean Fitzpatrick; two brothers, Thomas and Robert Fitzpatrick; sister, Grace Shultz; two grandchildren, James Lehr and Sean Anderson.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Helene A. Fitzpatrick; parents, James and Catherine Fitzpatrick; brothers, John, James and Joseph Fitzpatrick.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 2-5 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home. 115 Tindall Rd, Middletown. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 141 Navesink Ave., Hwy 36 S. Highlands, 07732. Guests are asked to meet at church 9:45 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Michaels name to Tunnel of Towers at t2t.org.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

19

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

John F. Pfleger Funeral Home

115 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ 07748

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Feb

20

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

141 Navesink Ave, Highlands 07732

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Only 39 minutes left for delivery to next service.