Robert G. Fitzpatrick, 67, known to friends and family as Bobby or Growler, of Minersville, formerly of Branchdale died Monday February 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville, July 3, 1951, He was a son of Mary R. (Ryan) Fitzpatrick of Branchdale and the late Thomas J. Fitzpatrick.
He was a graduate Minersville Area High School.
Robert Served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked in Security for LVHN-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.
He was a Lifetime member of Muddy Creek Sportsman Club, Branchdale.
In addition to his mother he is survived by a son Matthew Fitzpatrick and his wife Cher of Hamburg; a daughter Mandy Fitzpatrick of Minersville; a brother Thomas J. Fitzpatrick and his wife Maureen of Branchdale; 3 sisters Maureen Fitzpatrick of Branchdale; Diane Ehlinger and her husband Bert of Minersville; Judith Culbert and her husband William of Pottsville; Step-Grandchildren Rose and Alex Ward; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 8:00 PM from St. Mary Church of Branchdale, 70 State Road Branchdale, PA 17923 with. Rev. Christopher Zelonis officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, The family asks that you honor Bobby by supporting older Pennsylvanians through his favorite pastime the purchasing of a PA Lottery ticket for yourself. Burial with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com