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Peter
Fitzpatrick

March 27, 1936 – February 27, 2018

Peter Fitzpatrick
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Obituary for Peter Fitzpatrick

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Peter R. Fitzpatrick, 81, of Somers, CT husband of Erlene (Field) Fitzpatrick entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at home. Peter was born March 27, 1936, in Houlton, ME the son of the late Ronald and Bernice (McSheffrey) Fitzpatrick. After High School Peter attended New England Technical Institute specializing in Heating and Air Conditioning. Peter proudly served from 1957 to 1960 in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. He was a devout catholic and longtime faithful parishioner of All Saints Church in Somersville. Peter was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4303 in Somers. Peter was a self employed horseman for over 41 years and raised, bred, and trained Morgan horses and Standbred race horses. Peter was known to many as mister fix-it, he could fix just about anything and if you needed a good cup of coffee you could always stop by the farm. Peter had a love of nature he loved all creatures big and small, from deer to grey squirrels, fireflies, and humming birds. He had an inborn fondness for all animals, especially his rescued Sheltie dogs; Rascal, Ringo and Stormy. Peter acquired and learned his first notebook computer and smart phone at the age of 80. In addition to his wife, Erlene to whom he was married 57 years he is also survived by his beloved daughter, Karen M. Fitzpatrick of Ellington; his siblings, Florence Lilley of Newport, Doris Gardiner of Hogdon and Donnie Fitzpatrick and his wife, Becky. Peter is also survived by his sister -in-law, Jane Curry and her husband, Stu and many nieces and nephews, especially Ronnie, Tammy, Johnna, Cindy, Kim, Karla, Mark, Peter, Susie, Wanda, Brenda, Paul, Roy Niles and his wife, Deb and their children, Jason and Kimberly, Phillip Field, Jr, and his wife, Martha and their children and several other great-nieces and great-nephews and a special neighbor David Osborn. Peter was predeceased by his siblings, Kenneth, Alice, James, William, Milton, Herbie, Neil, Earl, and Gerald. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family during visiting hours on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 9 am to 10:30 am at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., (Route 190) Somers. A funeral procession will form at the funeral home at 10:30 am for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 am at All Saints Church in Somersville. Burial will be held at a later date in Maine. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com

First Visitation

When Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Location
Somers Funeral Home
Address
354 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
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Service Information

When
Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 11:00am
Location
All Saints Church
Address
25 School Street
Somersville, CT 06071

Interment Information

Location
At the convenience of the family
Address
Address Not Available
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