SEAN FRANCIS FITZPATRICK
He joined the U.S. Air Force and carried out a majority of his service at Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado, including an active-duty tour to Saudi Arabia. A high point of his career was doing security detail for Air Force One. He enjoyed his job at the United States Postal Service in Lowell, where he developed many lasting friendships with coworkers.
Sean Francis Fitzpatrick, age 36 of Lowell, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 22nd of 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Norma Fitzpatrick and Tom Nagy. Sean will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Kerry and Tammy Fitzpatrick; siblings Meggy Meyerhoffer (Lee), Caitlin Buono (Andrew), Hannah Flynn (Todd), Maura, Connor, and Aidan Fitzpatrick, grandmother, Sandy Nagy; and his nieces and nephews (Arrabella, Audrey, and Antonio Meyerhoffer, Gracie, and Tristan Flynn); and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sean graduated from Lowell High School and later pursued his education at Grand Rapids Community College and Colorado State University. He joined the U.S. Air Force and carried out a majority of his service at Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado, including an active-duty tour to Saudi Arabia. A high point of his career was doing security detail for Air Force One. He enjoyed his job at the United States Postal Service in Lowell, where he developed many lasting friendships with coworkers. After his service in the military, he worked in construction. Sean was an outdoor enthusiast and avid hiker who enjoyed time spent with family and friends around the campfire. He spent many years exploring the Rocky Mountains and traveling abroad. Excited to seize each day, Sean will be remembered for his fun-loving spirit and sense of humor. His contagious smile and quick wit created laughter and joy in others. He was a cherished grandson, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. Sean’s memory will live on in the hearts of all of those who loved him. Visitation was held on Friday, December 29, 2023, followed by a rosary at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N Hudson St SE, Lowell, MI 49331. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4351 Parnell Ave NE, Ada, MI 49301 Fr. Tom Cavera Celebrant. Memorial contributions can be made to Tunnel to Towers foundation @ t2t.org or 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
