Mrs. Patricia E. Fitzpatrick

PATRICIA E. FITZPATRICK Dedicated Lowell School Music Teacher for 48 years LOWELL—Patricia Ellen “Pat” (Mason) Fitzpatrick, 76, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at her home, following an extended illness. Patricia was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 18, 1946, the only child of the late Harold G. and Rita L. (Christie) Mason. She was educated in the Winchendon Schools, was a graduate of Murdock High School in Winchendon, The Lowell State Teachers College with a bachelor’s degree in Music, and later received her master’s degree in Music from the University of Lowell. Pat was employed for 48 years in the Lowell School Department as a Music Teacher, working at the Rogers, Moody, and Sullivan Schools, before finishing her career at Lowell High School. Pat loved music and played the piano and the saxophone for many years. She enjoyed listening to classical music. Pat was a member of the Lowell Folk Festival Committee. She also organized many musical events for the City of Lowell. Pat was known for devoting her time for her students. As a dedicated music teacher, she helped many, many students prepare for college and a music career. She will be remembered as a caring and devoted educator. Pat donated her time and talent playing piano in local nursing homes for the holidays and also enjoyed playing for friends and neighbors during holiday get-togethers and Christmas Caroling outings. Pat is survived by her four children and their families, Bridgid E. Pagliuca and her husband Gerald of Tewksbury, Kelly A. Fitzpatrick of Winchendon, James M. Fitzpatrick and Ryan T. Fitzpatrick, both of Lowell; her 9 grandchildren, Seamus, Liam, Elizabeth, Emily, Olivia, Mason, Cody, Anthony, and Landon; several cousins and many dear friends. Family and Friends may call at FAY MCCABE FUNERAL HOME 105 MOORE STREET LOWELL, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2022 from 5 until 8 PM. Pat’s FUNERAL will begin on THURSDAY at 12 NOON from the Funeral Home, followed by her FUNERAL MASS at 1 o’clock at THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 144 EAST MERRIMACK STREET, LOWELL. Burial will be private. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to the Lowell Folk Festival Foundation, PO Box 217, Lowell, MA 01852. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Patricia E. Fitzpatrick

July 18, 1946 - September 1, 2022