Gerard M. Fitzpatrick

Gerard Majella Fitzpatrick, 61, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Monday, December 3, 2012, in Winchester Medical Center.

Mr. Fitzpatrick was born in 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George Phillip and Regina Fitzpatrick. He was an Engraver. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester. He was an active member of Blinded Veterans Association, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1019 and American Legion Post 21. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He married Ana Teresa Salas on February 14, 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Surviving with his wife is his son, Peter Fitzpatrick; two sisters, Regina “Susie” Dougherty, Eileen Lizak; three brothers, George Fitzpatrick, Michael Fitzpatrick and David Fitzpatrick.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Cecilia Del Carmen Millan in January 2005.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, December 14, 2012, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Stanley J. Krempa officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blind Veterans Association, 477 H Street, NW,

Washington, DC 20001.

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