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Life story

 
Daniel John Fitzpatrick, 72, passed from this life on August 31, 2020.  Born on April 21, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John Francis and Gertrude (Focazio) Fitzpatrick.

 
Danny, as he was known, attended local schools and graduated from the former Bishop Duffy High School. He earned his Bachelors Degree from SUNY Cortland and then went on working for Orkin Pest Control in Texas as a District Manager.  Following his retirement, he settled on the Island of Isla Mujeres in Mexico and recently came back to Niagara Falls upon his illness to be with his family.

 
Danny is survived by children, Brian Fitzpatrick and David Fitzpatrick; 1 granddaughter; siblings, Joan Denton, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Michael Fitzpatrick, Eileen Burkett, Trudy Trainor and Joseph (Debbie Rosen) Fitzpatrick and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Denise Fitzpatrick.

Danny’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at St. John de LaSalle Church, with Rev. Slavomir Siok, SAC serving as celebrant. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  Family and friends invited. As you prepare to attend, please keep in mind face coverings, social distancing and occupancy regulations. Arrangements are under the care of Michael R. Goodlander, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME. 

 

John + FOCAZIO, Gertrude A. Gertrude (daughter of FOCAZIO, John and SPORER, Magdalen) was born on 17 May 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Sep 2018 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gertrude A. (Focazio) Fitzpatrick, a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, passed away of Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.  She was 96.  She was born in this city on May 17, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Magdalen (Sporer) Focazio.  As a young lady, she was an avid bowler at her father’s business, Focazio Ideal Lanes. 
A member of St. John de LaSalle RC Church, Gertrude was full of life, always happy and smiling.  She loved traveling the world and dancing, especially to her favorite, Frank Sinatra.  She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  She will be deeply missed. 
She was employed by M&T Bank as a Secretary and for the Niagara County Department of Social Services. 
She was predeceased by her husband, John Fitzpatrick  in 1987;  a daughter, Denise Fitzpatrick and siblings, Paula Shivery, Joan Palmeri, Virginia Forster and Delores Freeman. 
Survivors include eight children, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Joan Denton, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Fitzpatrick; Eileen Burkett; Trudy Trainor and Joseph Fitzpatrick; ten grandchildren, Brian and David Fitzpatrick ; Salam Melewski; Morgan and Stephen Denton; Troy and Hunter Burkett; Dylan and Ashley Trainor  and  Jack Fitzpatrick; three great grandchildren, Blake and Kale Melewsi ; Taren Fitzpatrick and several nieces and nephews. 
Family present Sunday from 3-6 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where prayers will be said Monday 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John de LaSalle RC Church.  The interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston. 

John + SPORER, Magdalen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]