Daniel Allen Fitzpatrick
February 1, 1936 ~ January 12, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Daniel “Dan” Allen Fitzpatrick,77, of California, MD, formerly from Washington, DC. Passed away at his home on January 12, 2014. Born on February 1, 1936 in Fredericksburg, VA, he was the loving son of the late Edward Joseph and Bernice Heflin Fitzpatrick. Daniel is survived by his loving wife Nina Marie Fitzpatrick whom he married on March 7, 1953 in Washington, DC. Daniel is survived by his children; Marykatherine Gonzalez (Victor) of Hughesville, MD, Daniel Allen Fitzpatrick, II of Annapolis, MD, Deborah Grill (Gary) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Susan Markovich of St. Petersburg, FL, Kathleen Chiaruttini (Thomas) of Hancock, MD. 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sister Lena Gayle McClendon of Marietta, GA. He was preceded in death by his brother Larry Fitzpatrick. “Dan” graduated from Eastern High School and graduated from University of Maryland with a degree in Law Enforcement. “Dan” joined the United States Air Force for 10 years, from 1952- 1962. He worked as a detective in the Homicide Division for the Metropolitan Police Department , retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00 Pm in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Christopher Price, Jordan Gonzalez, Brian Grill, Michael Fitzpatrick, Nina Chiaruttini and David Williams. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
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“MaryKate and Vic – We are so, so sorry for your loss. You were there for us and we hope you will let us do whatever we can for you. Your Father was truely “the Man”. “
“Debbie, There are no adequate words at this time. I’ll be holding you and your family in my heart and prayers. Your friend, “
“I will miss him greatley. He was my mentor and rock. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.”
“Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the next few difficult days.”
“So sorry for your family. You are in my prayers.”
“Debbie, I’m just so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that my heart goes out to you and your family in this difficult time.”
“So sorry for your loss,Prayers for the whole family.”
“Daddy you were my 1st and greatest love and have always held my heart. Thank you for loving me and always making me feel like Daddy’s girl. Until we meet again I will keep you safe in my heart and see you in my dreams. I love you Daddy and I know…..I am my father’s daughter. 🙂 “
“Dan and I spent many hours swapping stories ( Mainly me hearing his stories) and I always enjoyed my time with him. I loved him very much and look forward to the day we are together again and I know he will have a story to tell. “
“To my favorite story teller, and a great friend.Your place in heaven is reserved. May God continue to be with your family and friends.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“I love you pop pop. Please watch over my family and keep those angels in line!! I will be missing you!!”
“This is an awesome obituary POP! But we know so much more of you! You’re the BEST! I know you are at peace now and we are trying to accept you being gone! It hurts so bad Dad! Thanks for all of your love!! Your baby girl, Katie Lady! “
“Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.”
“May my close friend and brother of more than 50 years rest in peace. “
“With sorrow for the family on this dark day,the memories will always be there.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this sad time now that the world is less one great man . May he rest in peace and walk with our LORD.”
“To the entire Fitzpatrick family you have my deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of your husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. I am so sorry for your loss. “
“Aunt Nina and the entire Fitzpatrick clan. Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Uncle Dan will be missed, but always remembered. “
“Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, at least he will have no more back pain. The lord had something he wanted him to do, so he called him home. ( Denise from the car wash)”
“Susan and family – I am very sorry for your loss and hope that you are comforted by your faith so that this time of sorrow. “
“To my dear lifelong family we send our deepest sympathy and condolences over the loss of your beloved Dad. Mr. Fitz was a wonderful man and I adored him tremendously! The memories of growing up with the Fitzpatrick family will always hold a special place in my heart. May you Rest in Peace Mr. Fitz and please tell my Mom and Dad we love and miss them! You all better be good up there in heaven and please continue to watch over and protect all of us from above. Until we meet again…. I love you! Our thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Love Always, April, Chelsea, Brandon, Kathy, Jo, Cody and Sammie xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox”
“As you struggle to say dificult goodbyes, find peace and strength in your happy memories. Take care of one another. Love, Brandi, TJ, Ashlee and Hannah. “
“Nina, MaryKay, Dan, Billie K and the entire Fitzpatrick Family – so saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. Cherish the memories, remember the good times and know you all meant so much to him. He was truly an amazing and wonderful person who made a lasting impression on all who knew him. May you find comfort in the days to come remembering his love and his kindness and know you now have another Angel watching over you from Heaven. Donnie, Terrie, Brian, Megan and Danielle “
“To my one and only father-in-law; you will be missed greatly. May you find peace. My thoughts and prayers to the family.”
“We were so sorry to hear of “Big Dan’s” passing. Our hearts are breaking for all of you. I hope the comfort of knowing this new angel will be looking over all of you will help you through this sad day. Love & hugs.”
“Sorry to hear about your loss Billie K. Much Love”
“To everyone that has been affected by this great loss I send my deepest condolences. He will be missed by many.”
“Nina, Prayers for comfort and strength for you & your family. “
“So sorry to hear about Uncle Dan. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Fitzpatrick family, We send our deepest condolences to your family.God bless.”