Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, partner and friend. He was born on Feb. 2, 1929, in Milford, MA to parents Timothy M. and Alice J. Fitzpatrick. Dan resided in Milford, Upton, Bourne, Taunton. and Plymouth. He was a long-time employee of Georgia-Pacific prior to retirement. He is survived by daughter Kathleen Renfrew (Scott) of Milford, MA, son Timothy (Susan) of North Eastham, MA, son Thomas of Cumberland, RI, son Daniel (Linda) of Plymouth, MA, and daughter Jane Smith (David) of Marietta, GA, 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his longtime partner, Barbara Medas of Taunton. Dan was predeceased by his wife Helen M. (Rand) Fitzpatrick. .Dan passed away at home in Plymouth, surrounded by and loved by his family on June 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Our Goal: An Urgently Needed Cure | Parkinson's Disease (michaeljfox.org). A celebration of Dan's life and graveside service will occur at the family's convenience later this summer. Obituary lovingly written by the family of Daniel Fitzpatrick