Willard Paul Fitzpatrick

Willard Paul Fitzpatrick, 88, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter (Parsha) with his wife, (Priscilla) daughter and grandchildren by his side.

Willard was born on June 23, 1936, in Wardsboro, Vermont, son of Irene (Bills) Fitzpatrick and Archibald (Frank) Fitzpatrick. Willard graduated from Wilmington High School in 1954. After graduating he and his father and brother started Dover Sand and Gravel in 1955. In 1955 he met his beloved wife Priscilla (Brown) and was married 69 years. After his brother and father passed, he went on creating his lifelong legacy of Fitzpatrick Excavating and Trucking LLC that he ran with his two sons Mike and Jeff. Willard worked from sunup to sundown. He never missed a fair (especially the food) or cattle auctions in NY.

Willard was a devoted member of his community in Wardsboro, holding the select board position for 27 years. Willard enjoyed going on rides with his wife and spending time with his family. He loved time around his home watching and feeding his trout that he would raise every year in the spring. He lived a full life full of love for many things. He especially enjoyed the trips to Lake George to camp and fish with Priscilla, his mother-in-law, Emma and all the grandchildren. He would not hesitate for a second to pick up a hitchhiker and drive them wherever to wherever they wanted to go.

Willard is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Priscilla (Brown) Fitzpatrick; their children Michael Fitzpatrick Sr. of Newfane, VT., Jeffrey Fitzpatrick of Wardsboro, VT., Parsha Lovergine of Jamaica, VT.; sister Deborah Brassor of Brattleboro, VT.; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Willard is predeceased by his parents, Irene (Bills) and Archibald Fitzpatrick; and his brother William (Bill) Fitzpatrick.

Willard will be deeply missed by all, but his love, wisdom and spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 5th, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Wardsboro Town Hall.