Daniel Eugene "Danny" Fitzpatrick

Daniel Eugene Fitzpatrick “Danny,” of Brandywine, Maryland, passed away at age 69 on January 27, 2023, after a sudden heart attack. Danny was born in Washington, DC on April 22, 1953, the fifth of nine children, and youngest son, of the late William Francis Fitzpatrick, Sr. and the late Ruth Regina Smith Fitzpatrick. The family moved to Waldorf, MD in 1957. Danny attended St. Peter’s Elementary School and was a St. Peter’s Church altar server. After attending 9th and 10th grades at Bishop McNamara High School and Pomonkey H. S., respectively, he enrolled at Thomas Stone H. S. in Waldorf, and was in its first graduating Class in 1971. During his teen years, Danny worked at the Waldorf Mobil gas station with many other friends and his focus was on his car, a 1970 Nova SS. It was his ‘baby’ and he saw no problem with storing its motor in his bedroom while it was waiting to be worked on. He and others spent every penny earned, and then some, on their cars. Danny’s car was known as one of the best—worth noting given the $1.25/hr. everyone made just to work at the gas station. After completing school, Danny began a career in construction with Southern Maryland Contractors where he learned carpentry skills. He worked there until they closed in 1981 and then went to work for the RR Gregory Corporation staying there for over 25 years until their closing. Then he went to work with the John C. Grimberg Company, Inc., staying with them until his passing. Danny found great satisfaction and pride in his carpentry skills. He was a hard worker, very knowledgeable, and highly dependable, and he appreciated the camaraderie that can exist among coworkers. He wasn’t a “vacation” person. When he wasn’t on the job, he was helping family or friends with home improvements, keeping his work truck in good repair, browsing home improvement and automotive supply stores, and enjoying time with his family. He was definitely a favorite Uncle among his many nieces and nephews. Danny is survived by six siblings: Bonnie Rose, Edward Fitzpatrick (Sandra), and Regina Anderson (Dennis II), all of Waldorf, MD, William Fitzpatrick, Jr. (Kathleen) of La Plata, MD, and Teresa Farr-Pollen (David) and Catherine Hintze (Larry) both of Mechanicsville, MD. A multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends will also treasure his memory. In addition to his parents, Danny was pre-deceased by his sister Louise Ayers (Earl), his brother Joseph Fitzpatrick (Sarah), and his brother-in-law Thaddeus Rose (Bonnie), all of Waldorf, MD. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Danny’s life on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, with prayers and remembrances beginning at 4:00 pm. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you might consider a gift in Danny’s memory to a favorite charity.

Daniel Eugene "Danny" Fitzpatrick

April 22, 1953 - January 27, 2023