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for John Fitzpatrick
Annie Rogers
September 23, 2020
I had such a wonderful relationship with Father Fitz. When I first met him, I feared his presence. But we became good friends and colleagues and I communicated with him after he retired. However, we lost contact. I truly loved him.
Pat and Bill Real
October 11, 2007
God has blessed you Fr. Fitz and happily you are with Him now. We know the McBride Family misses Fr. greatly and so do we, the Real family. Thanks Beth and Herb for keeping us informed during these past few years.
Terry Real
October 7, 2007
What a special man of God! I remember when he first came to Augusta, GA and my family (Reals) found out that he was to teach at Aquinas. He came over and spent time with us before the school year. I was a junior that year. My junior class (which included Bill O'Leary, Mary Ellen McCarthy and others) started the drama club. He left a mark on us and gave us our first exposure to plays. I won't forget mass with him at 7:30am, time at his apartment with my classmates, and other wonderful times. He will be remembered as a great man of God. Of course no one can forget him as Tevia. He will be missed by all.
Beth, all of our sympathies from the Real clan.
Mary E Morel Jarrell
October 6, 2007
Finally at rest in Gods kingdom.
Beth Hoffman
October 4, 2007
I want to let all those in Atlanta know our parish is going to having a memorial service for my uncle soon. If you know of people in the area you can give them my information. If you'd like the date, please contact me. He loved all of you dearly.
Berry Williams III
October 4, 2007
My good friend Kathleen Anderson (Real) was kind enough to share with me about Father Fitz going home to be with our Lord. Although I was in Augusta for only a short time, 32 years later my friendship with Kathleen and her family continues to this day. The memories I have of my time at Aquinas still warm me inside, and Father Fitz has a lot to do with that. Even now as I think of him it makes me smile. Father Fitz had me as a student for 1 year.....31 years ago, and yet, I can recall him as vividly as if I left his classroom last week. Few people leave that indelible an impression. He made a difference in my life and the life of many others. With all who knew Father Fitz, I celebrate a life well-lived unto the Lord Jesus and in service to those He loves.
Jim Wright
October 3, 2007
You are a rich man, Tevye.
You touched many lives and I am grateful.
Don Cowan
October 2, 2007
Father Fitzpatrick will be membered by all he touched with great fondness. He was one of the best teachers we had at Mount de Sales.
Chris Tatum
October 2, 2007
Father Fitzpatrick performed last rites and burial rites for my sister years ago while he was himself so physically ill that he could barely stand up. He insisted on it. That is how devoted he was to his calling. He and I shared the witnessing of God's saving grace of my sister together, something I will never forget. I will always treasure my interaction with him and I am sure that heaven has opened wide it's gates in preparation for him.
Kathleen Anderson
October 1, 2007
Fr. Fitzpatrick was considered part of our family. He married many of my siblings and baptized many of my nieces and nephews. Those of us who were lucky enough to have him as a teacher, not only learned the subject he was teaching, but also about the joys of life. He was a wonderful chorus teacher and the best drama teacher around. His years at Aquinas High School will be remember by many. My family was lucky to have him join us around the dinner table many nights, or he would just drop by to say hello. When my parents wanted to renew their vows after 50 years of marriage, it was Fr. Fitzpatrick they asked to perform the ceremony. I am only one of eleven in my family that have many stories and only loving thoughts about this wonderful man. The Real family will miss him enormously. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beth and the rest of his family. He will be missed by all.
Bill and Georgia Kearney
October 1, 2007
This truly a great lost of a very dear and gentle educator. He always had a joke and dead-pan expression. He was a family friend. With deepest sympathy.
Sheila (Schweers) and Bill Wallis
September 30, 2007
We will always remember Father Fitz with such affection. We were so fortunate to have had him as our teacher and principal at Aquinas High School in the late 1980's. Our deepest condolences to Father's family.
Fred and Nancie Clark
September 30, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
September 30, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Elizabeth Cripe
Holy Trinity of Augusta.
Mary Donaldson Powell
September 30, 2007
Father Fitz was my drama teacher from 1975-1976. I felt very blessed to know him. He always made me feel accepted and special. I think of him often. My condolences to his family and friends.
Chunky and Debbie Blackston
September 30, 2007
Father Fitz has been dear to us for a long time and we are sorry for your loss. We have the family in our prayers and hearts.
Sharon Cox-Harley
September 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember Father Fitz with fondness and he was kindness itself when my father died and when my son was killed. God bless you all.
Tom and Claire Willis
September 29, 2007
He was an inspiration to the students as well as the parents. Father Fitz was the main reason we chose Aquinas for our son.
Lloyd Horton
September 29, 2007
How sad for all of us that loved and respected this bright and lively man. Without question, Father Fitzpatrick was my favorite personality during my time as a student at Aquinas High School.
Leilani Mikula
September 29, 2007
Father Fitzpatrick was my principal my freshmen year ('93-'94) and I was sadden to hear the news about his passing. He was a great man and role model for all of us. The Senior class of '97 had a wonderful time with him at Disney World. He will be missed.
Tammy Holland Hunt
September 29, 2007
Fr. Fitzpatrick was not only one of my favorite teachers, he was a friend to all of us who knew him. He will be very missed.
Rita Fain
September 29, 2007
God called our dear friend and priest, Father John Joseph Fitzpatrick, home. We will miss Father Fitz forever for he was a good and kind servant and friend. God bless his family and all who knew and loved him.
Karen Smith
September 29, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shea Jones
September 29, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jack daniels
September 29, 2007
we are sad to have lost a second close friend over the last few days, in fr. john fitzpatrick. we grew up together in the shadows of the cathedral,attending school through benedictine, and at the c.y.p.a. prior to his entering the seminary. after a long separation, we were again brought together as he served as my pastor at st. michael's . fr. john will be sorely missed by his many friends throughout the diocese, but it will be said of him "well done, good and faithful servant" as he served the church so well in his priestly life. fr. john is now at peace, as the suffering he endured has now passed, and he is with our lord, and mary immaculate for all eternity. may he rest in peace. jack
Annie W Rogers
September 29, 2007
I remember with fondness the kindness shown to me by Father Fitz as everyone so affectionately called him. I taught with him at Aquinas High School from 1970-1977. Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God's blessing be upon each of you.
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