Robert "Bobby" J. Fitzpatrick

Robert “Bobby” J. Fitzpatrick, 59, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021of Covid complications at Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born March 24,1962 in Chicago to the late Thomas and Arleen Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his loving children, Christopher (Jackie) Fitzpatrick, Lillian (Michael Napora) Fitzpatrick, and Erin (Perry) McNeil; Cherished grandfather of Hayden, Rowan, Alexander, Malia, Kyleigh, Ariel, and Destinee; Devoted brother to Beth (Lou) Bednarek, Brian (Sandi) Fitzpatrick, Bruce (Mary) Fitzpatrick, Lillian (Jim) Rung, and Lisa (Paul) Chidichimo; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William “Bill” (Late Patti) Fitzpatrick; and his faithful pets, Dotts and Dante. Bob had a keen wit and profound sense of humor. He was a 1980 graduate of Bishop McNamara High School. He worked as an assistant with his father, Thomas, at the family funeral home, Fitzpatrick Funeral Directors in Kankakee. He later worked with his brother, Brian, at the former Brown Funeral Home in Dolton, IL. In keeping with his wishes, private cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial visitation will take place Saturday, January 8, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 428 S. Indiana Ave., Kankakee from 12 Noon until time of Mass at 1:00 PM. Bob will be laid to rest next to his parents later in 2022 at the Rolling Prairie Cemetery in Indiana. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence message at www.midwestmortuary.com In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the favorite charity of the donor’s choice in Bob’s memory would be appreciated. At the family request, masks are required for all services. Info Midwest Mortuary Service (708) 478-3546