Guy Crowell FitzPatrick

Guy Crowell FitzPatrick, of Ham Lake, MN, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 98. He was born on September 2,1926 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY. Guy was the son of the late Leo and Annabelle FitzPatrick. Guy lived in Madison, NJ, where he graduated from high school. He then enlisted in the U. S. Army where he served with the U.S. 7th infantry division 32nd battalion in Okinawa and South Korea. Upon his return, he attended the Stevens Institute and graduated from Rutgers University with a BS in finance and economics. He worked in finance throughout his career, starting at Schering Pharmaceuticals, MacMillen Publishing then moving to Rochester, NY, in 1961 to work for Xerox until he retired in 1989.

Guy was predeceased by his parents; brother, Brian Fitzpatrick; sister, Ann Watkins; his first wife, Shirley FitzPatrick; his current wife, Joanne FitzPatrick, and her son, Michael Bell.

Guy is survived by his children, Diane Lercher (Don), Kathleen Miles (Michael), Lee Anne Swearingen (Brad) and their mother, his former wife, Norma FitzPatrick. In addition, he is also survived by Joanne's children, Doug Bell (Patty), Chris Bell (Suzanne), Marrianne Reinertsen; daughter in law, Kathy Bell; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In Guy's own words-

“Thru it all I have had a really great life with blessings. Starting with family and friends, health, and jobs. In my generation men were largely defined by their jobs-that is no longer true, thank goodness. None of us had a single thing to do with what country we were born in, what color our skin was or who our parents were. Don't forget how lucky we all are, even when you have to pay taxes! We get the government we deserve, stay informed. All that being said, nothing is more important to me than family, it tops everything else in this life. Live well, be happy in what you do, and be healthy”.

Guy will be missed by everyone that had the opportunity to know and love him. As per Guy’s request, no services will be held. His three daughters will gather privately on the 19th hole in Victor, NY, and the Atlantic Ocean on the Jersey Shore to carry out his wishes.

Those that wish to make donations in Guy’s memory please consider a donation to The League of Women Voters, Foodlink Rochester NY, or Public Television of Palm Beach County (South Florida PBS).