RIP: Tributes paid after death of much-loved Tipperary priest Fr John Fitzpatrick

Tributes are being paid after the death of much-loved Tipperary priest Fr John Fitzpatrick, SAC (Society of the Catholic Apostolate).

Fr John, of Pallottine College and formerly of Ballydaff, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Tipperary, is predeceased by his parents John and Mary, his sister, Sr Maureen and his brother-in-law Con Gleeson.

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Deeply regretted and fondly missed by his brother Michael, sister Rita Gleeson (Killoskehane), nephews John and Neil Gleeson, nieces Mary Bourke and Majella O'Brien, grand nephews and grand nieces, the Pallottine Community and his many relatives and great friends.

Reposing at the Pallottine College on Sunday evening, August 24 from 5pm to 7pm, with removal to the Pallottine Chapel at 7pm.

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Funeral Mass on Monday, August 25 at 12 noon.

Burial after Mass in The Pallottine Cemetery, Cabra, Thurles.

People have been posting tributes to Fr John on rip.ie:

We offer our sincere sympathy to the extended Fitzpatrick families and the Pallotine Community on the death of Fr. John.
We have great memories of our visit to Rome and the great warm welcome received by Fr Rory and Fr John in San Silverstro. May Fr John now rest in Eternal Peace

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Sincere condolences to you, Father John‘s family and his Community - we have met Father John several times in Rome; he was always very kind and made staying at San Silvestro feel like staying at home. RIP

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Deepest condolences to Michael, Rita, John, Neil, Mary, Majella and extended family members on the sad passing of Fr John. He held a special place in all your hearts and will be sorely missed. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

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Deepest sympathies to the family of Fr John and the wider Pallotine community on their very sad loss. We are blessed to have been married by Fr John in San Silvestro in April 2007. Rest in Peace John

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Deepest sympathy to the Fitzpatrick family and the Pallotine Community on the death of Fr John. May he rest in the peace of Christ. He was a kind and dedicated Parish Priest in St Patrick's Dublin 15 and brought so many people closer to God by his gentle way of ministry. Fr John was committed to the principals, teachers and staff and parents of the two Corduff primary schools. As Rector of San Sylvestero in Rome the Titular Church of Cardinal Desmond Connell he was so hospitable to all Dublin Pilgrims to Rome. He was always so supportive to Cardinal Connell. Fr John as PP in Corduff and his late sister Sr Maureen Ursulines of Jesus Swords served the Lord and the people of Corduff and Swords with generosity May they be reunited in Heaven with all their loved ones. Mass offered

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Sincere condolences to Fr. John's brother and sister and the extended Fitzpatrick family, to the Pallotine community and his many good friends, and to all whose lives he touched.