John F. Fitzpatrick of Upper Pottsgrove and formerly a long time resident of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Reading Hospital.  He was 90. 

John was the husband of the late Margaret Van Winkle Fitzpatrick with whom he had shared 34 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Kathryn Flynn Fitzpatrick. 

John attended Northeast High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II.  During his service he played a role in working to liberate the Dachau concentration camp and would later find out that his efforts helped to free a man who later became part of his extended family. 

John led a long and proud career as a truck driver, a career that would end up being passed down to others in his family which was a bond he held very close to his heart.  He was an all around handy man, loved horses and dogs and was steadfastly devoted to his family. 

John was reserved in many ways; never wanting to be a burden on others.  He was the most happy when he was with his family and took great pride in watching his family grow over the years.  He loved to just sit back and watch as they gathered for family events and will be dearly missed.   

Surviving are his children, Maryanne McHale (Mark) of Philadelphia, Kathryn Lennox (Gene) of Upper Pottsgrove; his grandchildren, Kevin Lennox, Timothy McHale, and Colleen Lennox and his sisters-in-law, Louise and Mary Fitzpatrick and Jean Van Winkle.  He also leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews: Louise, Linda, Joe, Bud, John, Barbara, Carol, Lisa, Joanne, Megan and Sean; 14 great nieces and nephews and 4 great-great nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, the late Joseph and William Fitzpatrick. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 1:00 PM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  His interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.