Obituary of James Fitzpatrick

FITZPATRICK, James- Passed away on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 at the St Catharines General Hospital in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Peggy for 50 years. Cherished father of Oliver, John (Danielle), Joseph and Orla (Jason) Newhouse. Loving Granda of James, Andrew, Ceara, Liam, Eamon, Ailish and Mairead. James was a member of the All Ireland Gaelic Football Champions 1960 County Down. "Up Down !" He coached many kids community soccer teams for the Irish Club. James favourite place to socialize was the Celtic Club of St. Catharines. He will always be remembered as an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Manchester United fan. He was employed at Ford Motor Company of Oakville for 15 years. James was most proud of being a loving granda to all 7 of his grandchildren and a devoted husband to his loving wife Peggy. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton, St. Catharines on Friday from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Friday at 3p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated by the family.