Roger W. Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick, Roger SEBRING, Fla. Roger "The Dodger" Fitzpatrick, 77, died peacefully at home March 8, 2010. Roger was born an "April Fool" April 1, 1932 to Lawrence and Mary (Aubin) Fitzpatrick in Platts-burg, N.Y. He graduated from Danamora High School, joined the U.S. Navy, and married his high school sweetheart, Helen Kilfoyle, in 1951. Together, for over 58 years, Helen and Roger were always busy completing their "Bucket List". Helen's passing in July of 2008 left a hole in his heart, that could never be mended. Honorably discharged from the Navy as a communications specialist, he then began a career with N.Y. Telephone, that lasted 32 years. Retiring as an account executive in 1988, he "planned his work and worked his plan", until his last days. Roger and Helen worked side by side building three log homes in Rainbow Lake, N.Y., traveled to Alaska big game hunting and fishing, and golfed, all winter in Fla. Survived by his loving daughters, Kathleen (Ed) Boado, Sebring, Bridget (Joseph) Lochner of Guilderland; and son, Christopher Fitzpatrick, Albany N.Y.; beloved brother of Patricia Ruff, Niles, Ohio, Gail Buck, Plattsburg, N.Y., Timothy (Maureen) Fitzpatrick, Richfield, Ohio. Predeceased by Thomas Fitzpatrick; cherished grandfather of his six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; and lifelong friends will also deeply miss him. A private memorial will be held celebrating Roger's life at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Brighton, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to North Country Life Flight, P.O. Box 994, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.