Thomas Joseph Fitzpatrick, 86, of Hartford, CT passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Tom was born in Hartford CT on October 7, 1935 to the late Joseph and Marie (Smith) Fitzpatrick. As a young man, Tom joined and worked at the Trappist Monastery in Spencer, MA. Proud to be a Marine, he served from 1953-1957, mainly keeping the Panama Canal open and safe for passage. He then had a long career in the insurance industry as a claim adjuster for Home Insurance until his retirement. He loved his God, his family, and his many faithful and loyal friends. He will always be remembered for his great kindness and compassion, especially toward the sick and those in need. An avid reader, he could converse on any topic and always enjoyed a good discussion. His recall of facts and details and memories was truly remarkable; he remembered details of every person he encountered. He made friends every time he walked through the door, enjoying long walks in his favorite places including Elizabeth Park rose garden, the beach at Point o' Woods, and the neighborhoods he called home including East Hartford, Hartford, and West Hartford. Tom was always positive, uplifting others with his authentic care and concern. He was a humble man and joked that he wanted the shortest obituary ever printed: "I was born into a wonderful family, I lived a good life, I tried, and I died."

Thomas is survived by his great-nieces Megan and Kelsey Costello of Long Island, NY; cousins Donald Fay of Vernon, CT and Carolyn Klopsis of Long Island, NY. Tom adopted many friends whom he referred to as his "a la familia!". They include Luis and Mille, Mercedes, Jennifer, Melvin, Faith, and Danny; to list just a few. Tom had a great many lifelong friends (some going back 83 years!) including Tony, John, Sally, Terry, Jane, Sister Barbara, Sister Mary, Kelly, Joan, Cindi, Frank, Ron, Lisa and Carol, along with many others. He was predeceased by his sisters, Sr. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Joan Costello and her children, Eileen and Kevin Costello, his aunt Dorothy and uncle James Fitzpatrick. He will be missed and remembered daily and forever by so many of us who loved him.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10am at St. Patrick - St. Anthony RC Church. There are no calling hours. Inurnment to follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Reception will be held immediately after at the Hollander reception room. The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke, Wethersfield, CT has charge of arrangements. To share a memory of Thomas, please visit dillonbaxter.com