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Peter John Fitzpatrick, 72, of Mooresville, NC, died on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born December 31, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Joseph Walter Edward Fitzpatrick and Catherine Healey Fitzpatrick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by twins, a boy and a girl; sisters, Eileen Cronin and Betty Fitzpatrick. He loved boating, fishing and just being on the water, whether it was on Lake Norman or the ocean, where he loved spending family vacations. Peter was a master woodworker. He made many special pieces that his family will cherish. His favorite moments were spent with his loving family. Peter loved his country and served in the US Navy as a Seabee from October 1965 until November 1986. He served four tours in Vietnam and went on to serve in many parts of the globe and in many honorable ranks. Master Chief Fitzpatrick earned numerous awards during his 23 ½ year career such as the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with Gold Star, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle Medal and Vietnam Presidential Award among many other awards. He and his family had many adventures living all over the world. He taught his two daughters to scuba dive in Cuba and his son to hunt in Vermont. Peter was of the Catholic faith. After retiring from his military career, he was employed by Lockheed Martin Corp. in New York where he served as a Site Superintendent/Site Project Manager. Being a “Papa” to his five grandchildren, was his most cherished role. Peter met Judith Sicard, his loving wife, when he was stationed in Burlington, VT. Sixteen days after meeting for the first time, they were married on June 30, 1970 and have been happily married for 48 years. In addition to his wife, Judie, he is survived by daughters, Courtney Fitzpatrick and Tiffany Fitzpatrick (John McVay); son, Anthony Fitzpatrick (Raina); brother, Joe Fitzpatrick (Erika); grandchildren, Emma, Logan, Henry, Maysa and Brody; fur babies, Rhett and Scarlet and a granddog, Chipper. A Celebration of Life and reception will be held on Thursday, January 3, from 1:00-3:30 PM in the Heritage House of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Full military honors will be at 2:00 PM in the courtyard of the Heritage House. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, is serving the Fitzpatrick family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Peter John Fitzpatrick

December 31, 1945 - December 29, 2018