"Happy Valentine's day Elise! You know we may have had DIFFERENCES !! in opinions But I always respected you as a mom .. RIP SWEET LADY!! AND ENJOY THIS SPECIAL ?? DAY IN HEAVEN... IVA SAUTER- FITZPATRICK"
In loving memory of
Elsie H. Fitzpatrick
October 2, 1937 - October 2, 2019
Elsie H. Fitzpatrick, 82, of Robin Lane in the Town of Ulster, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine. Born in 1937 in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Kassian and Elizabeth (Platz) Roos.
She had worked for Ulster Savings Bank on Wall St. in Kingston and later for Gateway Industries for many years until her retirement. Elsie enjoyed traveling to NYC to see Broadway Shows and New York Yankees' games. She was a member of the Coach House Players where she performed and also served in other capacities. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church in Kingston. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Elsie is survived by her children, Thomas Fitzpatrick of Lake George, Elizabeth O'Connor and her husband Donald of Lomontville, James Fitzpatrick of Kingston, Heather Buff and her husband Stephen of Latham, her grandchildren, Cassidy and Braydon O'Connor, and Madelyn and Allyson Buff, as well as sisters in law, a brother in law, dear friends, and many other extended family members. The family would like to thank the staff at Ten Broeck Commons for the wonderful care and support they provided for their mother.
Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY, where family and friends may visit on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 1pm to 4pm with the funeral service taking place at 4pm. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Kingston at 10am on Saturday, October 12, 2019. A tribute for Elsie can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathies to the Fitzpatrick family. You were our neighbors for many years & I remember Elsie with the great fondness. Tom, Liz, Jim & Heather , May God fill your hearts with love and memories, as your mom was a wonderful person."
"Tom, we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers!. Stay strong - Andrea and Russ Macek"
"Dear Tom especially since I knew you but also the rest of the family: Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. I will always remember her fondly and love the picture. She looks just like I remember her. She was the best secretary and friend one could ever hope for. Sorry she never made it to staying in Florida. Much love to all of you. Elsie (Scheffel) Howe"
"My sympathy to the family. I lived next door to her family for many years.. She and the rest of her family have always been a class act. Very respectful, polite and friendly. She was a fine lady for sure."
"I like to send my condolences to the family Elsie Fitzpatrick who is my mother In law... I'm truly sorry for your loss.. Elsie was a good mother who loved her children above ? all....!!! And a good person I'm sorry I didn't have the chance to get to know her better and her to Know the real me!! But I do know one thing that she shared with me and I hold it close... And so to all get children I say God bless ? you all for a high loss ?? my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on Thursday.. Amen"
"My Condolences to Tom Fitzpatrick and family on the loss of your Mother.Sincerely Mortimer Keane"
"Elsie was a special lady. We worked together at Gateway. We shared a love of Broadway plays and traveled many times to NYC to see them. We were in Meet me in St Louis together. I have many fond memories. I moved out of the area and haven't seen her in many years but will miss her. What a sweet woman and glad to have known her."
"Elsie was such a loving lady. She always had a kind smile and loved her children as well as my own. I would never have made it through college without her support. She was a huge part of my childhood as well. I can?t remember a party or a parade when she wasn?t hostess to all of us for the day. Always made us comfortable and part of the family. I will miss that smile and how easy we could just sit and chat about anything. Love to all the my cousins.??"