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Patrick Thomas Fitzgerald was born on September 20, 1953, in Flushing, NY to Muriel and Thomas Fitzgerald. On September 13, 2025, at age 71, he died suddenly of a heart attack at his residence in Hopkinton, RI.
He grew up in Danbury, CT, attended Danbury High School, and played on the golf team for the "Mad Hatters." His passion was golf. As a teenager, he caddied at the Ridgewood Country Club, which led him to the PGA tour as a professional caddie. That career took him all over the USA. He made many friends along the way and earned the nickname, "Cuz", on the tour. He was witty, funny, and the life of a party. He loved spending time at the beach with friends, family, and his beloved dog Enzio. Patrick and Enzio were inseparable.
He leaves behind brothers, Timothy of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Emmett of Jupiter, FL, and Steven of Waterbury, CT. Sister-in-law, Laura, nephews, Shane and Brian, their spouses, Maria and Jennifer, great-nephews, Aidan, Liam, and Thomas and great-niece, Madelyn.
As Shane so eloquently stated in his final farewell to his uncle, "We love you, may you rest in Freedom and Bliss." For online condolences, please visit www.buckler-Johnston.com .
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John Spindle
Earlier today
My condolences to the family for their loss. My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. My family lived in the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood, although I don't remember much about the family I remember that they would let the neighborhood kids play basketball at their garage hoop.
Sue Baldwin
Earlier today
Always fun to be around..God Bless..Rest in Peace
Mark Pessolano
Earlier today
Tim, Emmett, Steve, I am very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. My heart felt condolences to the family. I met Pat for the first time at Ridgewood CC back in our caddy days. I followed him on the PGA Tour at times at the GHO and some other tour events. I had the chance to spend a little time with him after he caddied and finished working for the day. We use to head to Franks Tavern in Cromwell and meet up with many caddies, and some of the tour pros would stop by and buy a round. I think Pat called everybody CUZ. On the final round of the event he always asked hey CUZ can you give me ride to Danbury. As always, I did. May he RIP Mark Pessolano Vero Beach FL
Bob Brunetti
Yesterday
My condolences to Tim, Emmet and Steve. Pat was my best friend growing up we spent countless hours and days caddying at the Ridegewwod CC for Danbury's version of the "Rat Pack" led by Aldo Butera and Dr. Joe Simonelli and others. He was the best man at my wedding, a life long friend. He caddied on the PGA tour for thirty years for many notable golfers including Fred Couples, Hal Sutton, Mark Calcavecchia, Ken Green, Mike HUlbert, Tim Herron, Jerry Kelly and many others. The stories he told of Tour life are legendary. In retirement he and his buddy Enzio, spent hours walking the Rhode Island beaches and sitting on a bench watching the sun set over Narragansett Bay. There was nothing dull about his life. He lived it to the fullest I will miss talking to him and remembering our teenage years. I know he is up there on the on the First tee giving advice. We played numerous rounds of golf in Connecticut and Florida and places in between. After golf we also spent numerous hours discussing the game across the line as we used to say, at Nick's, McCathys, the Hunt Club, the Villa and Norm Donleys Tavern Pat save a spot for me in your foursome, I will be there someday. Good bye old friend you were truly one of a kind.
Barbara Adler
September 23, 2025
Although we never met you, we felt like we knew you through you brother Timothy. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Fitzgerald family. Rest in peace Patrick.
Richard and Barbara Adler
Paul Hiro
September 23, 2025
So sorry to hear of Pat´s passing. He was known by all growing up in Danbury. God Bless Patrick
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