Fitzpatrick

Richard Leroy “Dick” Fitzpatrick Sr., of Butler, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022, at the age of 86, while under the care of the Butler VA Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 3, 1935, in Butler, and was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Duddy) Fitzpatrick.

Richard left school to join the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean War on the destroyer USS Charles R. Ware. He later got his GED and went on to work at Pullman Standard Car Company for 27 years, until the plant closed. He then worked for Allegheny Axle. In his retirement years he worked for HP Starr.

Richard was a member of All Saints Parish-St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, VFW Post 249 and American Legion Post 778.

For many years he enjoyed bowling and especially golf, belonging to leagues at Stoughton Acres and Lake Arthur Country Club. He played golf into his 80s, and most memorable were his two holes-in-one. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed cutting grass. He especially enjoyed Acquaviva’s Pizza and a cold beer, as well as hot sausage at the Lyndora Hotel.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Ballon) Fitzpatrick; his five children, Richard (Karen) Fitzpatrick Jr. of Butler, Lorraine Hilliard and her fiancé, Hubert “Boo” Dewey, of Butler, David (Kim) Fitzpatrick of East Butler, Kelly (Gary) Keeling of Gibsonia, and Colleen Fitzpatrick (and his favorite buddy, Marley) of Butler; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Shane) McAfee of Chambersburg, Melissa (Justin Liebler) Hilliard of Butler, Beth Fitzpatrick, Julie (Bill) Schuller, Jessica Fitzpatrick and her fiancé, Chris, all of East Butler, and Allison Keeling and Matthew Keeling, both of Gibsonia; eight great-grandchildren, Brennan, Jonah, Cameron, Katie, Kylee, Dylan, Natalie and Jacob; and one great-great-grandson, Weston.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Blaine McKee; and numerous brothers and sisters, and aunts and uncles.

His family would like to extend a special thanks for the wonderful care provided by Tammy, Wanda, Hope Hospice and the Butler VA.

FITZPATRICK — Friends of Richard Leroy “Dick” Fitzpatrick Sr., who died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.

A blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Entombment with military honors will follow at the Chapel of Devotion Mausoleum of Butler County Memorial Park.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.