Robert J. "Fitzi" Fitzpatrick

I haven´t seen Fitzi since our days at Stonehill College but I remember him with a smile. He was a kind, funny, thoughtful friend. What a good old soul...and all who knew him thought the world of him.

Bob was always the funniest guy in the room. He never had a bad day RIP buddy,

Gronk

First of all, my heart goes out to Elaine and Bob's family. He was so devoted to you all!
I wish I could have found a way to stay in touch after Bob left Whole Foods, and I'm so sorry to hear he had been sick. I have SO many fond memories of our days working at the store. He was a good friend.
And - here's a collection of messages from his friends and fans at Whole Foods (from the Bread & Circus Whole Foods Facebook page) :

-I´m so sad to be sharing this news. One of my favorite humans and one of the most positive, upbeat people on the planet just passed away. Anyone from the old Wellesley store as well as Dedham in its newer days will certainly have many fond memories of our beloved Bob. There´s just no one else like him.
- So sad, what an amazing person!
He put his all into everything he did with his focus always helping whomever he could.
We need more people with Bob´s smile and positivity!
- Oh no- so sad. Bob was a great guy- full of integrity and a good and generous heart. In particular I remember the pride he took in his role as Vice Principal in Norwood and his classic New England accent. He touched many people at WFM and I can only imagine how many he made an impact on as an educator. He made a dent in the universe, as they say. RIP Bob.
- Bob was such a great guy. Plenty of laughs when he was around. R.I.P.
- So sad my good friend Bob, what a man he was. always ready to help anyone in need. RIP
- So Sorry to hear ......I remember getting to Old Wellesley on Friday or Saturday nights and Bob was the closer and we would have a great visit .....such a Great Guy and may God hold him in his Hand until the Devil knows ......
- Bob will be missed. all time best person i knew
- So sad. The kindest, most generous man
- Such a great person! I remember him fondly
- Very sad news, Thanks for sharing it. Bob was a delightful person and I always looked forward to the shifts when he would be working in Old Wellesley.
May his memory be a blessing.
- Such a sweet man...always there and so happy to greet you. A lovely man and a loss for all that had the fortune to meet and know him.
- Bob! So sorry to hear this. What a fantastic human being.
- Bob was the best, very sad to see this
- Sad to hear this news. "Fitzie" was a lovely man.
- I remember working with Bob. Oh, this is sad indeed.
- Too young. He was amazing.
- Oh no! He was the best.
- R.I.P bob

I´m so so sorry to Mr. Fitz´s family. He was my 5th grade teacher, as well as my little sisters teacher too. He was such a great teacher. The reason why I always did well in math. He was definitely a teacher that cared about his students.

Bob will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, his genuine, kind, and friendly manner. He was truly loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. God Rest His Soul!

I knew him at work at Wholefoods in Wellesley and he taught one of my daughters at the Callahan school in Norwood.

My heart goes out to Bob´s family and friends. I worked with Bob at the little Wellesley Wholefoods. His spirit and kindness were like no other. I will always remember that voice, smile and how he always made me feel happier every time I spoke with him.

Sorry to hear about the loss of Bob! I offer my condolences to Elaine and her family.